India, April 21 -- The real estate sector has emerged as the top recipient of net investments from Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs), attracting nearly Rs.74,000 crore until December 2024-the highest among all sectors-according to a report by Anarock Research.

The report also highlights the role of the SWAMIH Fund, India's flagship AIF, which has injected over Rs.35,000 crore to date, helping revive several stalled housing projects across the country.

AIFs are privately pooled funds that invest in non-traditional assets like private equity, hedge funds, and real estate and offer niche, high-risk, high-reward opportunities suited for experienced investors.

The AIF Research Report 2025 compiled using SEBI data showed that the real estate...