For NRIs &
Foreign Nationals

Access India and global markets.
Through GIFT City.

Access India and global strategies through GIFT City IFSC, with scheme-level eligibility and foreign-currency options.

IFSCA Regulated

SEBI Oversight

FEMA Compliant

RBI Guidelines

GIFT City business district in Gandhinagar — GIFT City · Gandhinagar

What is GIFT City

India's only International Financial Services Centre

GIFT City is India's international financial centre: a regulated, foreign-currency gateway for eligible overseas investors reviewing India and global strategies.

Source: ifsca.gov.in ↗

Unified international regulator

IFSCA unifies international financial-services regulation in one authority.

Cross-border operating model

Funds, banking, and capital-market access can use overseas-investor documentation and foreign-currency rails.

India exposure through IFSC

Eligible investors can review India-focused strategies through IFSC vehicles.

Tax Advantages at GIFT City IFSC

STT, CTT & Stamp Duty

Capital Gains on listed securities

GST on IFSC transactions

DTAA

Treaty benefits for NRIs & foreign investors

Bond Taxation

Issued before July 1, 2023 → 4%
Issued after July 1, 2023 → 9%

Source: IFSCA Tax Framework ↗

Tax Benefits

Tax considerations at a glance

A high-level orientation before reviewing scheme and residence-specific treatment.

Transaction stack

STT, CTT, stamp duty, GST

Listed IFSC gains

For eligible non-residents

DTAA

Treaty lens

Residence-led documentation

Domestic routeMore tax and documentation layers

IFSC routeCleaner overseas-investor pathway

Confirm before investing: residence, treaty eligibility, documentation, and fund class can change the final outcome.

Investment Schemes

Schemes for overseas investors

Compare global-exposure and India-exposure schemes through the IFSC route. Start with the route toggle, then review manager, strategy, terms, and documents.

Scheme	Strategy	Focus	Fee
Samara Capital Global Tech	Global technology	Listed global tech exposure	1.5%
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Global Bluechip	Global bluechip equity	Large global companies	1.00%-1.75%
AlphaGrep Global Absolute Return	Absolute return	Quant-led global markets	1.00%-1.50%

Shared Scheme Terms

What changes across the three global schemes

The linked documents show materially different commitment and exit terms. Compare these before comparing performance or fees.

Structure

Open and close-endedAlphaGrep is open-ended; Global Bluechip is a four-year close-ended feeder fund.

Entry level

USD 75K-150K+USD 150K is common; Global Bluechip accredited classes begin at USD 75K.

Liquidity

Monthly to four-year lockAlphaGrep offers monthly liquidity; Samara redeems quarterly after a one-year lock; Global Bluechip has no term redemptions.

Currency

USD commitmentsInvestment amounts and fund terms are stated in US dollars.

Eligibility

Class and jurisdiction ledNRI and foreign-investor access depends on the scheme, share class, and current onboarding rules.

Check first

Exit termsConfirm lock-in, notice period, exit load, gates, and final tax treatment in the latest document.

Document basis: linked factsheets and scheme documents. Fees in the table are simplified; confirm the latest class, liquidity, tax, and onboarding terms.

The Difference

GIFT City vs your alternatives

Compare the access route, currency, and eligibility model before choosing a scheme.

Preferred route

GIFT City Funds

Best fitOverseas investors reviewing India or global strategies through IFSC structures.

Foreign-currency access
IFSCA oversight
Scheme-led eligibility

Traditional route

Domestic India Route

Best fitInvestors already eligible for domestic INR workflows.

INR-first plumbing
SEBI / RBI layers
Documentation-heavy exits

Global account

Direct Offshore Account

Best fitInvestors using a global broker or custodian outside GIFT City.

Custodian-led terms
Country-specific taxation
Market-dependent currency

Discovery Call

A focused 30-minute review.

Map your eligibility, documents, and shortlist before scheme review.

01
Profile
Residency, tax context, ticket size
02
Eligibility
Documents and IFSC route fit
03
Shortlist
Schemes to review with an advisor

What you leave with

Scheme shortlistDocument checklistTax questions to confirm

Book Your Call

We'll confirm within 2 business hours.