GIFT IFSC FOR NRIs, OCIs & GLOBAL INVESTORS
BRING GLOBAL CAPITAL
CLOSER TO INDIA.
Explore India-focused investment opportunities through GIFT IFSC — a regulated international financial ecosystem in India.
The Opportunity
INDIA EXPOSURE. INTERNATIONAL STRUCTURE.
GIFT IFSC, located in GIFT City, Gujarat, is India's International Financial Services Centre and is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
It provides an international financial platform connecting global investors and the Indian economy.
Eligible NRIs, OCIs and international investors may access certain India-focused investment opportunities through authorized IFSC structures, subject to applicable regulations and eligibility.
FOR NRIs & OCIs LOOKING TOWARD INDIA
GIFT IFSC can provide eligible NRIs and OCIs with access to a growing range of India-related investment and financial solutions through regulated IFSC entities.
Potential areas may include:
- India-focused funds
- Mutual fund structures
- AIFs
- ETFs
- Portfolio/investment-management solutions
- Other eligible IFSC products
Availability depends on investor status, product structure, eligibility and applicable regulations.
FOR GLOBAL INVESTORS SEEKING INDIA EXPOSURE
GIFT IFSC can provide eligible international investors with access to India-focused investment opportunities through appropriately regulated IFSC structures.
Potential advantages may include:
- Access to India-focused investment strategies
- International financial infrastructure
- Foreign-currency environment
- Regulated IFSC ecosystem
- Potential structural and tax efficiencies, subject to applicable law
Investors must evaluate the investment structure, jurisdiction, tax treatment, reporting obligations and product-specific risks before investing.
The Ecosystem
WHY GIFT IFSC?
GLOBAL ACCESS
Connect with India through an international financial centre.
REGULATED ECOSYSTEM
GIFT IFSC is regulated by IFSCA.
INDIA FOCUS
Access eligible investment structures linked to India.
MULTI-CURRENCY ENVIRONMENT
International financial services are designed around foreign-currency transactions, subject to applicable rules.
POTENTIAL TAX EFFICIENCY
Certain IFSC structures may receive specific tax benefits subject to conditions and applicable law.
POTENTIAL TAX EFFICIENCY — NOT A TAX PROMISE.
Certain GIFT IFSC structures and transactions may receive specific tax benefits under Indian law.
Tax treatment depends on the investor's residential status, citizenship, jurisdiction, product, structure, source of income and applicable law.
Tax benefits should never be assumed merely because an investment is routed through GIFT IFSC.
For cross-border investors, tax treatment in the country of residence may also apply.
BETTER ACCESS. BETTER STRUCTURE. NOT GUARANTEED RETURNS.
GIFT IFSC may provide access to investment structures and opportunities that may not be readily available through a traditional domestic route.
However, GIFT IFSC does not guarantee higher investment returns.
Returns depend on the underlying investment, strategy, market conditions, currency movements, fees, taxes and other factors.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
NRIs
Looking to participate in India's growth through eligible IFSC structures.
OCIs
Seeking India-related investment opportunities with an international financial framework.
FOREIGN INVESTORS
Seeking eligible India-focused investment exposure.
GLOBAL FAMILIES
Looking for structured cross-border wealth solutions.
BUSINESS OWNERS
Exploring international and India-linked financial structures.
FAMILY OFFICES
Exploring eligible India-focused opportunities through the IFSC ecosystem.
IMPORTANT: Eligibility and availability vary by investor and product.
SWAYAMBHU WEALTH & LEGACY IS A FINANCIAL PLANNING PLATFORM AND PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM.
We help clients understand the GIFT IFSC opportunity and, where appropriate, connect them with authorized providers/intermediaries.
Specific regulated IFSC services are provided by the relevant authorized/registered entity.
How Swayambhu Helps
DON'T START WITH GIFT CITY.
START WITH YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN.
We first understand the investor, not the product.
UNDERSTAND
Investor profile, residence, objectives and existing financial structure.
IDENTIFY
Determine whether GIFT IFSC may be relevant.
EVALUATE
Review broad investment structures, risk, liquidity, taxation and eligibility.
CONNECT
Where appropriate, connect the investor with the relevant authorized IFSC entity/provider.
IMPLEMENT
Proceed only after the investor understands the relevant documents, risks, costs and requirements.
REVIEW
Review the investment as part of the wider financial plan.
GIFT CITY IS A DESTINATION. YOUR FINANCIAL GOAL IS THE STARTING POINT.
Before considering any GIFT IFSC investment, understand why you are investing, how much risk you can take, when you need the money, how the structure is taxed and how it fits into your overall financial plan.
WHAT WE CAN HELP YOU UNDERSTAND
- GIFT IFSC basics
- Investor eligibility
- India-focused investment structures
- Product categories
- Risk and liquidity
- Tax considerations
- Currency considerations
- FEMA/RBI considerations where applicable
- Cross-border planning
- Coordination with tax professionals
- Coordination with legal professionals
- Connection with authorized IFSC providers
IMPORTANT CROSS-BORDER DISCLOSURE
Cross-border investments may involve multiple legal, regulatory and tax jurisdictions.
Investors should obtain appropriate tax and legal advice in their country of residence and understand applicable Indian requirements before investing.
Investment products are subject to market and product-specific risks.
Currency movements may affect returns for investors whose base currency differs from the investment currency.
Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Tax laws and regulations may change.
VERIFY BEFORE YOU INVEST.
Always verify the relevant IFSC entity, fund manager, intermediary or other provider through official regulatory sources before investing.
VERIFY WITH IFSCACOULD GIFT IFSC FIT INTO YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?
Tell us where you live, what you are trying to achieve and what kind of India exposure you are considering. We can help you understand the relevant questions before you proceed.
GIFT IFSC products and services are subject to applicable IFSCA, RBI/FEMA, tax, securities and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Product availability depends on investor eligibility and the specific provider/product. Tax treatment is subject to applicable law. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Review all relevant product documents before investing.