The open-ended fund aims to invest in listed equities and related instruments, including limited short positions through derivatives, as permitted by SEBI. It seeks to deliver stable returns across market cycles by combining long equity exposure with tactical short positions to manage downside risks.
The SIF framework, approved by SEBI, is open to qualified investors with a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh.
It allows mutual funds to offer strategies that blend elements of traditional funds with alternative investment approaches such as AIFs and PMS.
According to ITI Mutual Fund, the Diviniti Equity Long Short Fund has been tested across multiple market cycles over the past seven years and aims to provide balanced risk-adjusted returns.
The Diviniti strategy is positioned to capture growth opportunities while focusing on capital protection during volatile phases, in line with SEBI’s guidelines.
As of October 31, 2025, ITI Mutual Fund managed assets worth ₹11,258 crore across 59 locations and worked with over 29,800 distribution partners nationwide.
