GIFT City

IFSCA proposes widening eligible jurisdictions for fund distribution in GIFT IFSC, allowing retail investors access to a broader range of global investment products

DEA begins the search for IFSCA's first whole-time member as markets await the Securities Markets Code Bill and track fresh bets by marquee fund managers

The new facility in Gujarat's GIFT City will deliver AI-led solutions for financial services while supporting technology innovation and industry-academia collaboration

More than 100 companies have approached JPMorgan to explore banking and payment solutions for treasury operations in GIFT City, reflecting rising multinational interest in India's financial hub

Criteria include eligibility thresholds, disclosure requirements, price discovery mechanisms

The exemption allows eligible IFSC GIFT City units to charter foreign vessels for EXIM and international trade without obtaining a licence under the Coastal Shipping Act

Artha Bharat launches GIFT City's first physical gold fund, while Kusumgar prices its IPO and benchmark indices extend gains for a third straight session

Artha Bharat Investment Managers IFSC has launched GIFT City's first physical gold fund, with the scheme tracking international spot gold prices through LBMA-standard bullion

GIC Re chief Hitesh Joshi outlines plans to strengthen underwriting, diversify globally, expand specialty reinsurance and capitalise on emerging risk opportunities

Moody's says RBI's acquisition financing norms could intensify competition from banks, putting pressure on private credit deal volumes and yields

Draft framework aims to eliminate repetitive KYC by introducing a unique client ID and mandatory KRA integration for regulated entities in GIFT City

Indian fintech firms are expanding into cross-border payments via GIFT City, leveraging IFSCA's PSP licence to tap trade finance, treasury and capital market opportunities

India's largest private-sector lender tapped offshore markets through its GIFT City IFSC unit, issuing senior unsecured bonds carrying a 5.067 per cent coupon

K Rajaraman says GIFT IFSC is poised for its next growth phase as global volatility eases, with plans to deepen bond markets and expand leasing

The international investing services are likely to launch in the next two to three months after brokers complete technology integration, testing and regulatory approvals

Trading and investing platform Dhan on Friday launched investment access to US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Indian investors through the GIFT City framework. The offering is being provided through Raise IFSC Private Limited, Dhan's wholly-owned subsidiary and a member of India INX operating under the regulatory framework of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). In a statement, the company said Indian investors can now invest in stocks listed on the Nasdaq and NYSE through the Dhan app under a structure aligned with RBI and FEMA requirements. Dhan has partnered with ViewTrade for brokerage services and GlomoPay for payment technology services to facilitate investments in US securities. The platform will not charge account maintenance or custody fees, while brokerage has been fixed at 0.25 per cent of the transaction value. Investors will also have access to features, such as systematic investment plans (SIPs) in US stocks and ETFs, su

Samco Securities enters global investing with a GIFT City licence, offering Indian investors access to US stocks and ETFs through its trading platform

Gross premiums underwritten by IFSC Insurance Offices in GIFT City rose fourfold in FY26, driven by rapid expansion in reinsurance business and a doubling of insurance entities

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Friday that India offers a unique combination of scale, technology, talent and growth opportunities through GIFT City in Gujarat. She chaired a high-level review meeting on GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) and its evolving international financial services ecosystem. GIFT City is India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) located in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar. In her address after the review meeting, Sitharaman said the progress achieved here so far is encouraging, and continued coordination among stakeholders will further strengthen its role in India's growth journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047. Sitharaman highlighted GIFT City's strategic importance in deepening India's integration with global financial markets and facilitating international capital flows into the country supported by globally benchmarked institutional frameworks, regulatory agility and supportive

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