CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), India’s apex industry body for alternative assets, is set to host the IVCA CAT III Summit 2025 in Mumbai on 6th August 2025. As Category III AIFs emerge as a driving force in India’s capital markets, this year’s summit will convene over 120 industry leaders—ranging from fund managers and limited partners to policymakers and wealth advisors—for a deep dive into the strategies, structures, and shifts shaping this dynamic asset class.
The summit comes at a time when Category III AIFs have recorded a 65% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past three years, with RS. 2.3 lakh crore in capital commitments across 371 registered funds. In FY25 alone, 95 new Category III AIFs were launched, marking an 86% year-on-year surge in fund registrations. The segment’s 58% YoY jump in capital commitments has significantly outpaced the broader AIF industry growth rate of 19%, reflecting growing investor appetite for structured alpha and alternative strategies.
Rajat Tandon, President of IVCA, said, “Category III AIFs are at the forefront of India’s financial evolution—bridging strategic growth with institutional capital and enabling investors to tap into sophisticated, high-conviction strategies. As a platform, IVCA is committed to driving meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders—fund managers, regulators, and allocators—to build a more agile and future-ready investment ecosystem. The CAT III Summit is a step forward in unlocking the true potential of this asset class.”
The summit will feature marquee voices from both the policy and investment community. Shri Pradeep Ramakrishnan of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and Shri Pavan Shah will headline the regulatory discussions, alongside prominent fund managers such as Bhautik Ambani (AlphGrep Investment Management), Siddharth Bhaiya (Aequitas Investments), Prashant Jain (3P), Vikas Khemani (Carnelian Asset Advisors), Dr. Pritesh Majumdar (DSP Mutual Fund), Vikaas Sachdeva (IVCA CAT III Council Co-Chair), and Onkarpreet Singh Jutia (Nuvama Private), among others.
Dr. Pritesh Majmudar, Head- Legal & Compliance and Compliance Officer, DSP Asset Managers Private Limited said, “Indian equity markets have displayed sharp dispersion of returns within sectors over time. Such dispersion opportunities can be captured by long/short equity funds, while keeping net market exposure to a minimum. These strategies can deliver strong risk-adjusted returns, and also offer a diversification element to the overall portfolio. In collaboration with IVCA, we aim to deepen industry engagement and promote best practices in alternative investments. This partnership will help elevate awareness among institutional investors and foster a more robust ecosystem for equity-based alternatives.”
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