| FEATURES | NIIF | NaBFID |
|---|---|---|
Full Name |
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund | National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development |
Established |
2015 | 2021 |
Type |
Government-sponsored equity fund | Government-backed development finance institution (DFI) |
Primary Role |
Invests in infrastructure via equity and fund management | Provides long-term debt financing for infra projects |
Ownership |
49% owned by GoI, rest by global/institutional investors | 100% owned by GoI (initially), will eventually attract investors |
Structure |
Operates multiple funds (Master Fund, Fund of Funds, etc.) | Functions as a financial institution (like a development bank) |
Regulator |
Not regulated by RBI (acts more like a fund manager) | Regulated by RBI as an All-India Financial Institution |
Focus Areas |
Ports, roads, renewables, logistics, etc. (via equity) | Roads, rail, energy, social infra, etc. (via debt/lending) |
Capital Deployment |
Invests in projects/companies and partners with PE firms | Lends directly to infra projects with long tenures |
Notable Partnerships |
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Temasek, CPPIB, etc. | MoUs with New Development Bank and other DFIs |
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