Vivriti and Northern Arc AMC yield over 10% returns

In February 2025, 13% of alternative investment funds (AIFs) reported positive returns, with Vivriti AMC and Northern Arc AMC leading the way. Category II funds, which mix equity and debt, were the top performers. Only 16 out of 120 AIFs showed positive returns, contrasting with a nearly 6% decline in the Nifty50 index. Vivriti's Emerging Corporate Bond Fund rose 13.75%, while Northern Arc's Long Term Credit Fund increased by 12.5%. Most Category III AIFs, focused on short-term trading, experienced negative returns. Eighty funds in this category reported losses, with some falling over 16%.