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For NRIs &
Foreign Nationals

Invest in India from anywhere in the world.
Without the friction.

GIFT City's IFSC gives you access to global-standard, tax-efficient investment schemes — mutual funds, AIFs, PMS, and banking — all in your own currency.

IFSCA Regulated
SEBI Oversight
FEMA Compliant
RBI Guidelines
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What is GIFT City

India's only International Financial Services Centre

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was established on April 27, 2020, headquartered at GIFT City, Gandhinagar. It operates as a unified regulator — the only IFSC in India — providing a world-class regulatory environment designed for global capital.

GIFT City is the bridge between global capital and Indian wealth creation — for NRIs and foreign investors alike. You transact in your own currency, under internationally aligned regulations, without navigating India's domestic tax and compliance maze.

Source: ifsca.gov.in ↗

Unified international regulator
IFSCA combines RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA oversight into one body — modelled on global IFSC standards.
Foreign currency transactions
Invest directly in USD, GBP, or EUR. No conversion friction, no LRS complexity for NRIs.
Concessional & zero tax structures
No STT, CTT, stamp duty, or GST. Concessional TDS on dividends. DTAA treaties apply for further relief.
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Tax Benefits

What GIFT City saves you

Applicable to NRIs and foreign nationals investing through GIFT City IFSC.

0%
STT / CTT / Stamp Duty / GST
No transaction taxes on IFSC trades, unlike domestic Indian markets.
0%
Capital Gains on listed securities
Nil capital gains on listed IFSC securities for NRI investors.
Low
Concessional TDS on dividends
TDS rates significantly lower than domestic equivalents.
DTAA
Double Taxation Treaty Benefits
Many DTAA treaties apply, reducing your tax burden further — UAE, UK and USA included.
0%
Interest from IFSC lending
Interest earned from lending to IFSC units is fully exempt from tax.
Note for Indian residents: LTCG (12.5%) and STCG (20%) apply. TCS (20%) is charged for remittances above ₹10 lakh under RBI's LRS — adjustable as advance tax. This advisory is oriented for NRIs and foreign nationals.
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Investment Schemes

What you can invest in

Two primary categories available to NRIs & foreign nationals via GIFT City IFSC.

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Mutual Funds — Global Funds

Available to: NRIs & Residents

SEBI-registered mutual fund schemes operating from GIFT IFSC, denominated in foreign currency. Access global equities and bonds — Indian and international exposure — with full repatriation flexibility and no STT burden.

Tax EfficientGlobal Equities & BondsUSD / GBP / EURRepatriation-Friendly
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Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Available to: HNIs & Institutions

IFSCA-registered Category I, II, and III AIFs — private equity, real estate, hedge strategies — structured under international-standard fund architecture. Higher ticket size, significantly higher return potential.

USD $150,000+ MinimumCat I / II / IIIPrivate EquityReal EstateHedge Strategies
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The Difference

GIFT City vs your alternatives

How GIFT City compares to domestic Indian mutual funds and direct overseas investing via LRS.

FeatureGIFT City FundsDomestic Mutual FundsDirect Overseas (LRS)
Market AccessGlobal + IndianMostly IndianGlobal
TaxationNo STT / CTT / GST, concessional taxTDS, GST, STT applyCountry-specific
Minimum Investment$150k+ (AIFs) · Standard (MFs)₹500 – ₹10,000Flexible
Currency OptionsUSD, EUR, GBPINR onlyUSD, EUR
Ease of RepatriationHighRestrictedVaries by jurisdiction
Regulatory BodyIFSCA (unified)SEBI / RBIMultiple jurisdictions
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