Out of the total registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), around 13 entities got market regulator's approval to operate in the country so far this year as against 67 in 2013 and 22 in 2011.
The AIFs that have registered with Sebi included ICICI Prudential Debt Fund, Touchstone Trust, Lares Alpha Scheme.
The total investments made by Sebi registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) increased to 75.8% in March 2014 quarter to Rs 3348.3 crore.
As per the latest data available with Sebi, Category I registered a rise of 9.8% in total investment made. While the category II saw more than 100% rise in investments made to Rs 2479.6 crore in quarter ended March 2014 from December 2013 quarter. Further, the category III recorded a rise of 35%.
The total commitments raised were Rs 13465 crore under all the three categories, while the fund raised was Rs 4569.1 crore in March 2014 quarter.
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