Abakkus Mutual Fund Enters Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) Space with “Fokkus”

SEBI approval marks the next step in Abakkus’ efforts to broaden its investment solutions

Mumbai, September 2026: Abakkus Mutual Fund announced that it has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on August 28, 2026 to establish a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF), creating a new avenue for the fund house to offer differentiated investment solutions.

SIF will operate under the brand name "Fokkus". Through the platform, Abakkus Mutual Fund plans to introduce investment strategies across equity, debt and hybrid categories, in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework and subject to the necessary filings and approvals.

Fokkus will extend Abakkus Mutual Fund’s established investment philosophy into a new structure, combining its research-led approach and disciplined risk management with the broader flexibility offered by the SIF framework.

Introduced by SEBI with effect from April 1, 2025, the SIF framework provides investors access to differentiated investment strategies while retaining the regulatory oversight and investor-protection principles applicable to mutual funds.

Details relating to investment objectives, asset allocation, risk factors and launch timelines of SIP Strategies will be announced following the completion of the requisite regulatory filings and approvals.

SEBI’s approval marks an important milestone in Abakkus’ journey, enabling the fund house to broaden its investment offerings and explore strategies that make thoughtful use of the flexibility available under the SIF framework.

Sharing his thoughts on the development, Mr. Sunil Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Abakkus, said, “We are pleased to enter the SIF space, marking an exciting new chapter for Abakkus. Over the years, we have remained focused on offering differentiated investment solutions backed by research and disciplined investing. Across AIFs, PMS, Mutual Funds and now SIFs, our objective has remained consistent, to identify meaningful investment opportunities for our investors and build solutions aligned with our core investment beliefs. The SIF framework provides flexibility to pursue differentiated investment strategies while addressing the distinct and evolving needs of investors. We intend to use this flexibility thoughtfully, remaining anchored in our investment philosophy and focused on opportunities across market cycles. We look forward to introducing our initial set of strategies in the coming months and building this platform over time”

Speaking on the development, Mr. Vaibhav Chugh, Chief Executive Officer, Abakkus Mutual Fund, said, “Receiving SEBI’s nod to launch SIF offerings is a significant milestone in our journey. Our priority will be to establish robust investment processes and strong risk-management framework for this platform. Investor and partner education will also be an important area of focus as we enter this relatively new investment category. We will work closely with our distribution partners to build a clear understanding of the structure, suitability and potential role of SIFs in an investor’s portfolio. We look forward to developing strategies which we believe will complement our existing AIF, PMS and Mutual Fund Offerings and enable us to address evolving investor demands.

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About Us: Abakkus Mutual Fund is sponsored by Abakkus Asset Manager Limited** (“AAML”), a SEBI registered research analyst. Abakkus Trustee Private Limited acts as the Trustee to Abakkus Mutual Fund. Abakkus Mutual Fund is registered with SEBI vide Reg. No. MF/088/25/14 dated August 29, 2025. Abakkus Investment Managers Private Limited (“AIMPL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of AAML, serves as the Asset Management Company. As the AMC, the AIMPL will oversee the fund’s operations, including investment strategy, portfolio management and investor servicing. With its research-led investing philosophy, Abakkus aims to offer differentiated investment solutions.

** Pursuant to conversion of the Company from a private limited company to a public limited company, the Registrar of Companies, Central Processing Centre, has issued a fresh Certificate of Incorporation dated September 05, 2026. Consequently, the name of the Company stands changed from 'Abakkus Asset Manager Private Limited' to 'Abakkus Asset Manager Limited' with effect from September 05, 2026.

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