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Bandhan SIF — Every Arudha SIF Fund Reviewed
Independent SIFPrime analysis of every Specialized Investment Fund from Bandhan Mutual Fund. Live NAV, since-inception returns, Alpha Shield capital-protection score, and how each Arudha SIF fund stacks up against its category peers.
SIF count
2
Founded
2000
Firm AUM
₹1.45 lakh crore
First SIF launched
February 2026
About Bandhan Mutual Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund (formerly IDFC Mutual Fund) is owned by Bandhan Bank and the GIC-Sumitomo-led consortium. Strong heritage in fixed income and a growing equity franchise with focus on quality businesses.
Arudha is one of the few AMCs offering both an Equity Long-Short and a Hybrid Long-Short SIF, giving investors a same-AMC pair to choose risk levels from. Their approach emphasizes high-quality long picks with derivative-based hedging during market stress.
All Arudha SIF Funds
| Fund | Category | Inception | Current NAV | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arudha Hybrid Arudha Hybrid Long-Short | Hybrid Long Short | 4 Feb 2026 | ₹10.1290 | +0.95% |
| Arudha Equity Arudha Equity Long-Short | Equity Long Short | 30 Mar 2026 | ₹10.1630 | +3.43% |
Frequently asked questions about Arudha SIF
- What is Arudha SIF?
- Arudha SIF is the brand under which Bandhan Mutual Fund offers its Specialized Investment Funds — a SEBI-regulated category launched on April 1, 2025 that bridges mutual funds and PMS. Bandhan Mutual Fund launched its first SIF in February 2026.
- How many SIFs does Bandhan have?
- Bandhan Mutual Fund currently offers 2 Specialized Investment Funds: Arudha Hybrid, Arudha Equity. They are all listed below with live NAV, since-inception returns, and SIFPrime's Alpha Shield capital-protection score.
- Is Bandhan's SIF a good investment?
- "Good" depends on your risk profile and time horizon — but the more useful question is how each Arudha SIF fund stacks up against its category peers on capital protection during the March 2026 crash. SIFPrime's Alpha Shield score, shown in the table below, is the cleanest signal of whether the fund manager's long-short machinery actually delivered when the market corrected. Always read the Scheme Information Document and consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before committing ₹10 lakh.
- What's special about Bandhan's SIF approach?
- Arudha is one of the few AMCs offering both an Equity Long-Short and a Hybrid Long-Short SIF, giving investors a same-AMC pair to choose risk levels from. Their approach emphasizes high-quality long picks with derivative-based hedging during market stress.
- What is the minimum investment in Arudha SIF?
- ₹10,00,000 (10 lakh rupees) per PAN — the SEBI-mandated floor for all Specialized Investment Funds in India, regardless of AMC. There is no upper limit. Bandhan Mutual Fund accepts subscriptions through Direct (their website, no commission) and Regular (via empanelled MFDs and RIAs).
- Where can I see live Arudha SIF NAV?
- SIFPrime updates Arudha SIF NAVs daily — see the fund table below. The official Bandhan website also publishes NAV and is the source we cross-check against.