Gift City

NSEIX extends trading to 23.5 hours, offers near round-the-clock access

GIFT City's NSE International Exchange extends trading operations to 23.5 hours, enabling access across Asian, European and US markets as Gift Nifty turnover rises in October

Razorpay gets final licence to expand cross-border payments from GIFT City

The approval allows Razorpay to facilitate foreign currency transfers and offer multi-currency accounts from GIFT City under a single regulatory framework

GIFT City eyes global financial hub status with easier rules, new avenues

GIFT City is looking to strengthen its position as an international financial centre by simplifying business processes, widening access to overseas investments and creating new avenues for companies

GIFT City funds' tax-related hurdles being ironed out, say experts

Tax authorities address Section 80LA deduction disputes, but experts flag GST compliance costs and competitiveness concerns

Banking assets in GIFT City jump 60% to $193 bn in 3 months as credit grows

Growth in credit markets, foreign currency deposits, and external commercial borrowings has boosted banking assets at India's international financial hub as it competes with Singapore and Hong Kong

GIFT City should deepen its role as gateway for global capital: Experts

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts said GIFT City must expand financial products, ease investor access and resolve tax and regulatory hurdles to attract more global capital.

GIFT City eyes global financial hub status with easier rules, new avenues

GIFT City is looking to attract overseas listings and global investors, with new guidelines for Indian issuers expected soon, industry leaders said at the Business Standard BFSI Summit in Mumbai

JLL sets up global treasury centre at GIFT City to centralise operations

The new entity will oversee funding, liquidity and banking administration across multiple regions, giving JLL access to international capital markets through the IFSC

$800 million asset manager to shift 2 funds out of GIFT on tax issues

he fund manager cites uncertainty over tax deductions, compliance requirements and investor restrictions as reasons for relocating two funds to Abu Dhabi Global Market

Some AIFs in GIFT City get tax notices despite exemption, raising concerns

Notices issued over surcharges 'due' on dividends and interest income

PSUs tap GIFT City for overseas mineral hunt amid critical supply push

In a statement, NMDC said the subsidiary was envisaged as "a strategic investment and financial platform to support NMDC's overseas expansion, particularly in critical and strategic minerals"

Global feeder funds shut? Here's how to go global now

With feeder funds closed to fresh money and ETFs trading at a premium, first-time investors must look beyond the usual routes. Three experts explain what to do.

Citi, Credendo close $328 mn deal for eight IndiGo jets through GIFT City

The $328 million facility covers six A321s and two A320s, marking the first ECA-backed aircraft financing through a GIFT IFSC leasing structure and Credendo's aviation debut

Tryfacta GIFT City IPO faces tough scrutiny over legal history in US

US-based tech firm's promoter track record and governance face closer regulatory scrutiny

Fund performance in focus as Tata AMC looks to add AI investment talent

Tata AMC chief Anand Vardarajan says the fund house will strengthen its investment team, explore AI talent and launch products across passive funds, SIFs and GIFT City

IFSCA pilots Aadhaar face authentication to ease cross-border KYC for NRIs

The regulator is piloting unassisted Aadhaar face authentication across four international jurisdictions to enable paperless digital onboarding for overseas Indians

IFSCA notifies market abuse rules for securities markets in Gift City

The new framework covers insider trading, fraudulent and manipulative practices, false information and artificial trading, replacing Sebi's existing market-abuse regimes in the IFSC

GIFT dual-listing plan gathers pace; Sebi, IFSCA talk with stakeholders

Regulators are examining listing, public float, taxation, currency and surveillance rules for Indian companies seeking to raise funds from global investors at GIFT City

Sebi allows online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated bonds

Sebi has allowed online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated securities, expanding their product range while mandating clear overseas labelling and regulatory compliance

IFSCA asks IFSC entities to maintain valid approvals or face action

The regulator said entities must ensure continuous validity of their Letter of Approval and regulatory permissions, warning that breaches could attract penalties