Mumbai: Arudha SIF, by Bandhan Mutual Fund, has announced the launch of the Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund, an open-ended equity investment strategy under the Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) framework. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on Thursday, 5 March 2026, and closes on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The investment strategy is suited for investors seeking a more adaptive portfolio in an environment characterised by market swings, shifting leadership, and heightened volatility. 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/
Commenting on the launch, Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC Limited, said, “Equity investing has traditionally involved a trade-off between pursuing higher returns and accepting higher volatility. Investors today are increasingly seeking approaches that participate in growth while managing risk in a more structured manner. The Arudha Equity Long-Short Fund adopts a long-short framework that combines high-conviction long positions with selective short exposure, enabling portfolios to capture opportunities in both rising and declining markets.”
As per the strategy document it can allocates minimum 80% and maximum 100% in equity and equity instruments and can take short unhedged derivatives exposure up to 25%. The strategy aims to deliver equity-like returns with volatility comparable to hybrid funds. It seeks to capture growth opportunities in the equity market while actively managing inherent volatility through a combination of long–short positioning, along with the selective use of debt and derivative strategies. The strategy is built on four different return engines – long equity, short equity, covered calls, and debt – each serving a defined role within the portfolio. Through dynamic allocation across these components, the strategy aims to enhance upside participation in bull markets, generate income and alpha in range-bound phases, and improve resilience during market downturns.