GIFT City
Investments
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City — India's answer to Singapore and Dubai. Invest globally from India with USD-denominated products, zero capital gains tax, and access to international markets — all under Indian jurisdiction.
Built on a considered shelf.
IFSC AIFs
Category I, II, and III AIFs domiciled in GIFT City — invest in global assets through regulated fund structures with IFSCA oversight.
Global ETFs via NSE IFSC
Buy ETFs tracking S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Hang Seng, and other global indices directly in USD through NSE IFSC.
Foreign Currency Bonds
USD and EUR-denominated bonds from Indian and global corporates — earn foreign currency yields without leaving India.
Offshore PMS
Portfolio management services operating from GIFT City, investing in global equities and fixed income in foreign currency.
Insurance Products (IFSC)
Life and annuity products from GIFT City-based insurers — often with better terms and USD denomination for NRIs.
GIFT City FDs
Foreign currency fixed deposits with banks operating in IFSC — no TDS, USD denomination, competitive rates.
Structural advantages unavailable anywhere else.
Zero capital gains
No LTCG or STCG tax on securities traded within IFSC.
USD denomination
Invest and earn in USD — natural hedge for NRIs and global investors.
Global products
Access international ETFs, global equities, and offshore bonds from India.
No STT / CTT
Securities Transaction Tax and Commodity Transaction Tax are exempt.
Who should explore GIFT City?
NRIs returning to India
Maintain foreign currency exposure post-return through GIFT City products without losing global diversification.
HNIs seeking global diversification
Access international markets from India without the complexity of LRS remittances for every investment.
Family offices
Structure multi-generation, multi-currency portfolios within a regulated, tax-efficient Indian jurisdiction.
The questions clients
actually ask.
- Is GIFT City only for NRIs?
- No. Resident Indians, HNIs, family offices, and corporates can all invest through GIFT City's IFSC. It is designed to make global investing accessible from India.
- What tax advantages does GIFT City offer?
- Zero long-term and short-term capital gains tax on securities traded within IFSC, no STT, no CTT, and no GST on financial services — making it one of the most tax-efficient jurisdictions in India.
- How is GIFT City different from investing via LRS?
- LRS involves remitting money abroad and investing under foreign jurisdiction. GIFT City lets you invest in global products within Indian jurisdiction, with Indian legal protections and simpler compliance.
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Our IFSC specialists will walk you through the right products for your profile and goals.