GIFT City and GIFT IFSC: insights and updates
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat is home to GIFT IFSC, India's first and, at present, only International Financial Services Centre. Businesses in GIFT IFSC serve customers outside the domestic economy and are regulated by IFSCA.
Below, ADI covers what is happening in GIFT City: banks, funds, exchanges, lessors and treasury centres setting up, tax and policy changes, and what they mean for businesses considering GIFT IFSC. ADI is based in GIFT City, at Unit 506, Hiranandani Signature.
GIFT IFSC MOBILISES OVER USD 52.8 BILLION UNDER RBI'S FCNR(B) SWAP FACILITY
OVERVIEW GIFT City IFSC has emerged as a strong and vibrant international banking hub. On 2 September 2026, the IFSCA issued a press release highlighting the strong and growing role of GIFT City IFSC in supporting…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC Widens Access Through Proposed Secondary Listing of Global ETFs
Overview Global Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are set to gain easier access to Indian and non-resident Indian (NRI) investors, as the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) seeks feedback on a new…
Read insight →IFSCA Updates SEZ Compliance FAQs for GIFT IFSC Units
Overview The Office of Administrator (IFSCA) has issued Version 2.0 of the SEZ Compliance FAQs Booklet in August 2026, expanding the earlier Version 1.1 of June 2025 comprising 171 FAQs across 79 pages. Every IFSC unit…
Read insight →GPU leasing Proposed to join Aircraft, Ships and Oilfield equipment as a GIFT IFSC Financial Product
Overview The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has proposed allowing the leasing of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and Connected Data Centre Equipment as a financial product at GIFT City,…
Read insight →IFSCA Strengthens AML/KYC Framework with FINgate 2.0 Reporting
OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has introduced further amendments to the IFSCA (Anti Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Know Your Customer) Guidelines, 2022, with…
Read insight →GIFT CITY OPENS A DOLLAR-DENOMINATED ROUTE FOR NRIs TO ACCESS INDIAN MUTUAL FUNDS
OVERVIEW GIFT City IFSC continues to develop as a channel through which global investors access Indian financial markets, with fund structures increasingly designed around non-resident participation. The Wealth Company…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC Steps Up as India's Offshore Bond Listing Platform
OVERVIEW GIFT City IFSC is steadily developing into a significant platform for raising and listing international debt securities. Over the past year, major Indian banks and corporate groups have used their GIFT IFSC…
Read insight →IFSC ISIN TRANSITION: MOVE FROM NSDL/CDSL TO IFSCA RECOGNISED DEPOSITORY IIDI
OVERVIEW International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is steadily developing into a sophisticated global financial hub, supported by regulatory measures aimed at strengthening its market infrastructure. A significant…
Read insight →Government exempts IFSC GIFT City units from licensing requirement for chartering foreign vessels
OVERVIEW India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its maritime financial services ecosystem by exempting eligible International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) units in GIFT City from the…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC Moves Toward a Unified KYC Ecosystem
OVERVIEW Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance is one of the foundational elements of financial sector regulation and a critical part of customer onboarding in financial services. Every regulated financial entity is…
Read insight →GIFT City Expands Global Footprint with Vietnam Investment Pact
OVERVIEW GIFT City, India’s designated international financial services hub, has announced new strategic collaborations to broaden its international reach and strengthen its domestic ecosystem. On Tuesday, 8th July…
Read insight →IFSCA Expands Qualified Jeweller Access Through IIBX to Promote Jewellery Exports
OVERVIEW The IFSCA, through its Circular dated 15 June 2026, revised the regulatory framework governing the import of gold and silver through the India International Bullion Exchange (“IIBX”) by Qualified Jewellers and…
Read insight →Frequently asked questions
What is GIFT City?
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is a business district in Gandhinagar, Gujarat that contains GIFT IFSC, India's International Financial Services Centre.
What is GIFT IFSC?
GIFT IFSC is the International Financial Services Centre within GIFT City. It is India's first and, at present, only IFSC, set up under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.
Who regulates businesses in GIFT IFSC?
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), headquartered in GIFT City, is the unified regulator for financial services in GIFT IFSC.
Can ADI help set up a business in GIFT City?
Yes. ADI is an IFSCA-registered TechFin and Ancillary Service Provider based in GIFT City and handles entity set-up, IFSCA registration, SEZ approval, compliance, accounting and tax.