Perspectives on regulation, markets, compliance and GIFT IFSC
DTA Services Procurement Form (DSPF) Filing for Zero-Rated Services in SEZ
OVERVIEW Section 26 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 provides exemption to SEZ units and developers from payment of duties and taxes on goods and services procured from the Domestic Tariff Area (“DTA”), provided…
Read insight →IFSCA Advisory on Heightened Cyber Security Risks arising from Frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models
IFSCA Advisory on Heightened Cyber Security Risks arising from Frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models oVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), through a Circular dated 4 June 2026,…
Read insight →IFSC Banking Units allowed access to International Payment system
Regulatory Framework for IFSC Banking Units in Global Payment Ecosystems OVERVIEW This circular is issued under the authority granted by Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and Section 13 of the…
Read insight →IFSCA Advances RegTech with Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) System RFP
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), headquartered in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of a Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR)…
Read insight →IFSCA Launches Framework for Co-Investment by Existing Schemes at GIFT IFSC
Strengthening the Investment Ecosystem at India’s IFSC OVERVIEW GIFT IFSC has witnessed remarkable growth in its fund management ecosystem, with over 160 Fund Management Entities (FMEs) and more than 250 schemes…
Read insight →SEBI Eases Entry for Stock Brokers into GIFT City IFSC
Streamlined Framework Allows Operations Without Prior Approval Overview In a major facilitative move, SEBI has announced that Stock Brokers are no longer required to seek prior approval to operate in the International…
Read insight →Debt Market at GIFT IFSC – FY 2024–25 Landscape & Trends
Key insights from India’s offshore debt issuance hub at GIFT City OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has rapidly evolved into a dynamic offshore debt capital hub for Indian issuers.
Read insight →SUMMARY OF DEBT MARKET REPORT PUBLISHED BY IFSC - FY 2024-25DEBT MARKET AT GIFT IFSCA
Key insights from India’s offshore debt issuance hub at GIFT City Overview The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has rapidly evolved into a dynamic offshore debt capital hub for Indian issuers.
Read insight →QNB Opens First MEA Bank Branch in GIFT City & IFSCA Partners with NISM for Talent Development
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC Overview India’s GIFT City is rising as a global financial hub, with QNB becoming the first MEA bank to open a branch, supporting Indian corporates and expanding its global…
Read insight →Vault Managers: Ensuring Compliance with CDD and Supply Chain Integrity
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview Vault Managers in GIFT City IFSC must ensure compliance with Customer Due Diligence (CDD) under the IFSCA KYC/AML-CFT Guidelines, 2022, and maintain Supply Chain…
Read insight →IFSC Drafts Regulations to Boost TechFin and Ancillary Services
IN GIFT CITY OVERVIEW TechFin entities are technology-first firms that are stepping into the financial services space, unlike traditional financial institutions that later adopt technology. TechFins like AI startups and
Read insight →Monarch Networth Capital Receives FME (Retail) License to Expand Fund Management at GIFT City
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC Overview Monarch Networth Capital IFSC has been certified by IFSCA as a Registered Fund Management Entity (Retail) under the FME (Retail) license. This significant recognition…
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