GIFT IFSC – Your Gateway to Global-Standard Investing in India

  • What is GIFT IFSC?

  • Why Invest Through GIFT?

    Investing via GIFT IFSC offers multiple advantages for global investors :

    • Stable regulatory framework aligned with top global jurisdictions.
    • Favorable tax carve-outs supporting GIFT IFSC-based investment funds.
    • Streamlined processes for investing into India with minimal operational hurdles.
  • Why Invest Through GIFT?

    Investing via GIFT IFSC offers multiple advantages for global investors :


    • Stable regulatory framework aligned with top global jurisdictions.
    • Favorable tax carve-outs supporting GIFT IFSC-based investment funds.
    • Streamlined processes for investing into India with minimal operational hurdles.
  • Favorable Taxation Framework

    Investors benefit from a simplified and investor-friendly taxation structure:

    • No requirement for PAN or filing income tax returns in India (subject to conditions).
    • No separate Indian bank account needed for investments through GIFT.


    FME Tax Benefits:

    • 0% Capital Gains Tax on mutual funds
    • 0% Securities & Transaction Tax (STT) / Commodities Transaction Tax (CTT)
    • 0% Goods & Services Tax (GST)
    • Individual taxation follows the investor’s home country rules
  • Inbound Routes

    Following are the options for a global investor investing to India


    • Equity
    • Debt
    • AIFs (CAT I/II/III)
    • ETFs
    • PMS
    • Feeder Funds