Unifi Capital launches two funds through its recently established subsidiary in GIFT City

Hyderabad: Unifi Capital, a leader in Portfolio Management in India, announces the launch of two new fund offerings through its subsidiary - Unifi Investment Management LLP (UIML) - in GIFT City, International Finances Services Centre, here.

Sarath Reddy, Founder & CIO of Unifi Capital said, “The establishment of Unifi IM is a strategic expansion of our international capabilities and prepares us for India’s growing integration with the global investment markets. Unifi’s foreign and NRI investors can now directly invest in our concentrated Indian portfolios without having to route through offshore jurisdictions. Similarly, our Indian investors can now directly invest in the world markets through the same streamlined channel," according to a media release.

The primary offering is the Rangoli India Fund, an Inbound Cat III AIF registered with SEBI as a Category 1 FPI. The fund, similar to Unifi’s domestic “Blended-Rangoli” strategy, is a value-oriented concentrated investor in growth businesses. It invests in Indian companies that are beneficiaries of growing middle-class and household income, formalisation of the informal sector, and emerging national core competencies.

The second fund is the G20 Portfolio, an Outbound PMS, which is currently in the works. Bringing Globally 20 leading listed businesses to Indian HNI investors will enable them to diversify their assets internationally and optimise their portfolio’s risk-adjusted returns.

Mr. Krishna Prassad, CEO and Principal Officer of UIML said, “SEBI's recent decision allows 100% NRI investment for FPIs based in GIFT City and is a major milestone for such funds targeting the diaspora, who are natural investors in Indian markets Unifi’s deep research and Asset Management expertise, coupled with our commitment to lifetime client relationships, will help our clients confidently enter this new arena of developed market equities.”