Arudha SIF by Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund, an open-ended equity strategy under the Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) framework. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will open on March 5 and close on March 18, 2026. The fund is positioned for investors seeking a more adaptive portfolio amid market swings, shifting leadership and heightened volatility. Investments can be made through licensed distributors, investment advisors, online platforms or directly via the company’s website.
Commenting on the launch, Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC Limited, said the strategy aims to balance return potential with structured risk management. “The Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund combines high-conviction long positions with selective short exposure, enabling portfolios to capture opportunities in both rising and declining markets,” he said. As per the strategy document, the fund will allocate 80–100% to equity and equity instruments, with short unhedged derivatives exposure capped at 25%. It seeks equity-like returns with volatility comparable to hybrid funds, driven by four return engines — long equity, short equity, covered calls and debt with dynamic allocation across market cycles.
In Kolkata, the launch is expected to attract interest from high-net-worth and emerging affluent investors who are increasingly looking for risk-managed equity participation amid volatile conditions in eastern India’s key financial hub.
Investments in the Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund can be made through licensed distributors, investment advisors, online platforms, or directly at: https://arudhasif.com/nfo/arudha-equity-long-short-fund/