Arcesium is excellent software but built for US/global hedge funds — pricing reflects AUM-scale budgets, data sits on US servers (SEBI/RBI compliance concern), and integration with Indian custodians (NSDL, CDSL), exchanges (BSE, NSE), depositories, and tax systems requires custom work. XPndAI builds India-first alternatives: custom portfolio data management with NSDL/CDSL API integration, NAV automation, SEBI AIF reporting, carried interest calculations, and investor portals. One-time fixed price, source code yours, AWS Mumbai data residency.
| Feature | Arcesium | XPndAI Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per AUM / per seat — ongoing | One-time fixed ₹20–60L |
| Source code ownership | SaaS — no code access | Full source code delivered |
| Data residency | US servers | AWS Mumbai ap-south-1 |
| SEBI AIF reporting | Manual mapping needed | Built for Indian AIF regulations |
| NSDL / CDSL integration | Requires custom work | Native integration |
| BSE / NSE price feeds | Via third-party | Direct feed integration |
| Indian tax (Section 112A, LTCG) | Not built-in | Indian tax computation included |
| Implementation time | 12–18 months | 3–6 months |
| Target market | US/global hedge funds ($500M+) | Indian AIFs, NBFCs, PMS (₹100Cr+) |
What we build
Custom fintech data management for India
Pricing
Fixed-price fintech data management
- NSDL / CDSL integration
- Position reconciliation
- NAV calculation engine
- SEBI AIF regulatory reports
- Investor capital account
- AWS Mumbai data residency
- All core features
- Waterfall & carry calculation
- LP investor portal
- Risk analytics dashboard
- Indian tax computation (112A, LTCG)
- Full source code ownership
- Multi-fund, multi-vintage
- Loan portfolio data management
- RBI NPA classification automation
- Repayment reconciliation
- CIBIL / credit bureau integration
- Investor reporting for PTCs/NCD
- RBI OSMOS regulatory filing
FAQ
Common questions
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What are the best Arcesium alternatives for India?For Indian AIFs, NBFCs, and fintechs, the main Arcesium alternatives are: (1) XPndAI — custom-built at fixed price, full source code, India data residency, SEBI/RBI compliance built-in; (2) SS&C Advent Geneva — US-based, costly for Indian fund sizes; (3) Broadridge — enterprise SaaS, global pricing; (4) In-house Excel + manual process (for sub-₹500Cr funds). XPndAI is the only option with one-time pricing rather than ongoing per-AUM or per-seat fees.
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Can XPndAI build a system for a Category II AIF?Yes. XPndAI builds Category I, II, and III AIF management systems with SEBI-compliant reporting. For Category II AIFs (private equity, debt funds, real estate funds), the system includes: capital call automation, drawdown tracking, investment portfolio data, unlisted security valuation, carried interest and management fee calculation, SEBI Form N-2 quarterly reports, and LP investor portals with capital account statements. The system is designed by people who understand Indian AIF regulations, not adapted from a US hedge fund template.
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How long does implementation take?XPndAI delivers a core portfolio data management system in 12–16 weeks and the full AIF suite in 18–24 weeks. Arcesium implementations typically take 12–18 months. The difference: we build a system custom-fitted to your fund structure, rather than configuring a generic platform. Faster delivery also means faster time-to-value — your team starts using the system within weeks, not a year.
Complete Arcesium alternatives landscape for India
Companies looking for Arcesium alternatives for Indian fund management typically evaluate: XPndAI (custom-built portfolio management for Indian AIFs/NBFCs — fixed price, NSDL/CDSL integration, SEBI reporting, source code owned); SS&C Advent Geneva (global portfolio management SaaS — expensive for Indian fund sizes); Broadridge (US enterprise financial technology — high cost, US regulatory focus); FundCount (accounting and analytics for alternative investments); Allvue Systems (private equity portfolio management — US-focused); eFront (alternative investment management — acquired by BlackRock); and custom Excel + Tally (prevalent in Indian AIFs under ₹500Cr AUM). XPndAI is the only option designed from the ground up for India — SEBI AIF forms, NSDL/CDSL custody data, Indian tax computations (Section 112A, LTCG), and NBFC RBI reporting built-in.
XPndAI builds financial technology systems for Indian AIFs, NBFCs, and fintechs — portfolio data management, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, and lending automation. All systems are built at a one-time fixed price with full source code delivery and AWS Mumbai data residency. XPndAI is not an Arcesium reseller or integration partner — it builds independent systems tailored to your fund structure and Indian regulatory requirements.