GIFT City Investments

Global Investment Gateway for Indian & International Wealth

The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is India's first operational smart city and premier International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). It acts as a financial gateway, allowing resident Indians, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and global corporates to access international investment products from within India's jurisdiction.

GIFT City provides a tax-efficient, modern, and highly transparent regulatory environment designed to compete with global financial hubs like Singapore, Dubai, and London, offering specialized foreign currency-denominated assets.

Key Benefits of Investing in GIFT City

• Access to Global Markets: Invest seamlessly in foreign equities, global ETFs, and international mutual funds denominated in US Dollars (USD) or other major foreign currencies.
• Attractive Tax Incentives: Benefit from exemptions on Capital Gains Tax, stamp duty, and withholding tax on specific transactions, subject to IFSC regulatory parameters.
• Dynamic Unified Regulatory Framework: Supervised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), providing a single-window clearance, faster processes, and business-friendly rules.
• Diverse Financial Products: A growing ecosystem of USD-denominated Mutual Funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Structured Notes, and corporate bonds.
• Secure Offshore Custody: Securities are held by international custodians under global compliance standards, ensuring maximum investor asset protection.

Types of Investments Available in GIFT City

• Global Mutual Funds and ETFs: Invest in dollar-denominated funds tracking US, European, emerging market, or sector-specific indices.
• International PMS & Alternative Funds: Access institutional-grade global real estate, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds based in GIFT City.
• LRS Solutions for Resident Indians: Utilize your RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) quota of up to $250,000 per financial year to build global wealth.

Who Can Invest in GIFT City?

The IFSC framework is designed to cater to various categories of investors:

• Resident Indians: Can invest under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) limits.
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): Invest foreign currency earnings directly without repatriation restrictions.
• Foreign Investors & Corporates: Access Indian and regional markets via a tax-optimized offshore route.

Our GIFT City Advisory Services

Investing in an offshore zone requires specialized operational support. We assist you through:

• Identifying suitable international funds and USD assets based on your needs.
• Managing operational processes, including foreign currency remittance and KYC.
• Advising on compliance, remittance guidelines, and taxation rules.