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Which of the following AIF categories under SEBI regulations covers funds that invest in start-ups, early-stage ventures and social ventures, and are considered to have positive spillover effects on the economy?

Category I AIF is correct. SEBI places funds investing in start-ups, early-stage ventures, social ventures, SMEs and infrastructure in this category because they are seen as having positive spillover effects on the economy. Category II and III cover other strategies.

  1. ACategory I AIFCorrect
  2. BCategory II AIF
  3. CCategory III AIF
  4. DPortfolio Managers' discretionary account

Explanation

Category I AIFs invest in start-ups, early-stage ventures, social ventures, SMEs, infrastructure and other sectors considered socially or economically desirable. Category II covers funds such as private equity and debt funds not falling in I or III. Category III employs complex or diverse trading strategies and may use leverage.

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