AIF Investment in India: A Growing Wealth Avenue for NRIs
"I want to invest in India, but I don’t want to manage property or deal with day-to-day hassles." Sound familiar? This is exactly where AIF investment in India enters the picture . For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are no longer just for ultra-rich insiders—they are now structured, regulated, and ready for global Indians who want their money to work smarter back home. Let’s unpack how AIFs are opening a new world of wealth opportunities. Meet Ramesh – A Case of Smart NRI Investing Ramesh, a Dubai-based executive, wanted exposure to India’s booming commercial real estate market. But buying and managing property remotely? Too complicated. His wealth advisor introduced him to a Category II AIF focused on rental-yielding office assets in NCR . Here’s what he liked: No property management headaches Quarterly rental payouts Tax benefits under the India–UAE DTAA A team of professionals managing asset selection, leasing, and exit Three years in...