Perspectives on regulation, markets, compliance and GIFT IFSC
Navigating India’s Alternative Investment Landscape
Introduction to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles in India, distinct from mutual funds and collective investment schemes, designed to cater…
Read insight →PRIMARY MARKET CONFERENCE , GSMC 1.0: A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT
AT GIFT IFSC OVERVIEW IFSC has strong infrastructure and regulation, and aims to boost financial activity, as discussed at a recent primary markets conference. Key strategies discussed in the primary markets conference…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC: A Strategic Alternative to Traditional Financial Centers
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW GIFT IFSC (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) provides investors with a compelling alternative to established financial hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong.…
Read insight →HDFC Bank Drives Innovation with First Gold Forward Deal
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview HDFC Bank has executed its first gold forward deal from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), becoming the first Indian lender to do so. The transaction was
Read insight →Regulatory Advancements And Market Innovations
TRANSFORMING GIFT IFSC OVERVIEW IFSCA & NSE IX Pioneering Innovations at GIFT IFSC: IFSCA Informal Guidance Scheme, 2024: Operational from January 1, 2025, this scheme enables stakeholders to seek clarifications on…
Read insight →Global Universities Find a Home in GIFT City: Shaping the Future of Education and Innovation
Key provisions Introduced in October 2022, the regulations permit foreign universities to establish branch campuses in GIFT City with relaxed regulatory conditions. Universities can repatriate funds in freely…
Read insight →Goodbye Tax Deductions: Simplified IFSC Seller Transactions
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW No Tax Deduction for Buyers: Buyer no longer need to deduct tax on payments to sellers in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSC). Seller’s Declaration:…
Read insight →Sebi's Reforms: Unlocking Opportunities
OVERVIEW The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to ease norms for merchant bankers looking to establish a presence in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The regulator plans to…
Read insight →Listing Guidelines for Commercial Papers and Certificates of Deposit on IFSC Exchanges
OVERVIEW: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued a circular detailing the guidelines for listing Commercial Paper (CP) and Certificates of Deposit (CD) on recognized stock exchanges in the
Read insight →Guidelines for Indian Residents Using Foreign Currency Accounts in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a circular directing to all IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) concerning the operations of Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) for Indian resident…
Read insight →Relaxation from Separate Office & Manpower Rules for IFSC Ship Lessors
OVERVIEW: On October 4, 2024, the International Financial Service Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued guidelines concerning the use of office space or manpower by financial companies involved in ship leasing activities…
Read insight →Alphard Maritime to Launch $500 Million Shipping Fund in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: In a significant development for the Indian shipping industry, Alphard Maritime Group, a leading global player in the maritime sector, has unveiled plans to establish a $500 million shipping fund at Gujarat…
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