SIF Redemption Rules India: Can You Exit Whenever You Want?
Daily exits, twice-a-week windows, monthly lock-ins — the complete liquidity guide for all 14 Specialized Investment Funds before you invest a single rupee.
Before you invest ₹10 Lakhs into a Specialized Investment Fund, you need to understand exactly how and when you can get your money back. Unlike a regular mutual fund where you can redeem any business day, SIFs have a more varied liquidity profile. This guide explains every redemption mechanic currently in operation across all 14 SIFs.
Open-Ended SIFs — Redeem Any Business Day
Open-ended SIFs allow purchase and redemption on any business day, like a conventional mutual fund. These include: Arudha Equity Long-Short (Bandhan), Diviniti Equity Long-Short (ITI MF), DynaSIF Equity Long-Short (360 ONE), iSIF Ex-Top 100 (ICICI Pru), iSIF Hybrid (ICICI Pru), QSIF Equity (Quant), and QSIF Ex-Top 100 (Quant). If liquidity is your priority, these funds give you maximum flexibility.
Interval SIFs — Fixed Redemption Windows
Interval SIFs restrict redemptions to specific pre-defined days each week or month. This allows fund managers to execute illiquid long-short and derivative strategies without being forced to liquidate positions at inopportune times. It requires planning from investors.
Complete Redemption Windows by Fund
| Fund | Purchase | Redemption Window | Notice Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altiva (Edelweiss) | Daily | Mon & Wed only | Standard T+1/2 |
| Apex (ABSLMF) | Daily | Mon & Wed only | Standard |
| Arudha Equity (Bandhan) | Daily | Any business day | Standard |
| Arudha Hybrid (Bandhan) | Daily | Mon & Thu only | Standard |
| Diviniti (ITI MF) | Daily | Any business day | Standard |
| DynaSIF AAF (360 ONE) | Daily | Mondays only | 7 working days |
| DynaSIF Equity (360 ONE) | Daily | Any business day | Standard |
| iSIF Ex-Top 100 (ICICI Pru) | Daily | Any business day | Standard |
| iSIF Hybrid (ICICI Pru) | Daily | Mon & Wed only | Standard |
| Magnum (SBI) | Daily | Mon & Thu only | Standard |
| Titanium (Tata) | Daily | First working day of month | Standard |
| QSIF Equity (Quant) | Daily | Any business day | Standard |
| QSIF Hybrid (Quant) | Daily | Tue & Wed only | Standard |
| QSIF Ex-Top 100 (Quant) | Daily | Any business day | Standard |
The DynaSIF AAF Special Case: 7 Working Days' Notice
DynaSIF Active Asset Allocator Fund (360 ONE) requires 7 working days' advance notice before the Monday redemption. This is the most restrictive liquidity structure in the current SIF universe. Missing the window means waiting for the following Monday after your full notice period.
Titanium's Monthly Redemption: The Most Illiquid SIF
Tata's Titanium Hybrid Long-Short Fund allows redemptions only on the first working day of each month. Miss that window and you wait an entire month. Factor this into liquidity planning before investing.
No Partial Withdrawals — The Critical Rule
Unlike mutual funds, SIFs do not allow partial withdrawals. When you redeem, you exit your full position in that strategy. This is a structural consequence of the ₹10 Lakh per PAN minimum and the nature of long-short fund management. Investors needing regular cash flows must plan liquidity entirely outside their SIF allocation.
Bottom Line: Match your investment horizon and liquidity needs to the right SIF before investing. If you need flexibility, choose daily redemption funds. If you can lock up capital, interval SIFs typically house the most sophisticated strategies.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. SIF investments are subject to market risk. Minimum investment of ₹10 Lakhs per PAN applies.