What Is GIFT City Investing?
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). It provides a globally competitive, dollar-denominated platform for investment, both into and out of India.
Outbound investing allows resident Indians to invest in global markets — such as US and international equities and funds — under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), through funds based in GIFT City.
Inbound investing allows NRIs and foreign investors to access Indian opportunities through IFSC-based structures, often with operational and tax advantages for eligible non-resident investors.
GIFT City Investment Routes
Outbound Global Funds
Diversify into international equities and themes from India.
Inbound India Funds
For NRIs and foreign investors seeking exposure to India.
Feeder & Fund-of-Funds
Funds that invest in established global funds.
Dollar Deposits & Bonds
USD-denominated fixed-income options in the IFSC.
Why Invest Through GIFT City?
Global Diversification
Reduce dependence on a single economy and access global leaders and themes.
Dollar-Denominated Assets
Holding investments in USD provides a natural hedge against rupee depreciation.
Tax and Operational Efficiency
IFSC structures offer specific benefits, particularly for eligible non-resident investors.
Regulated Within India
Investments operate under IFSCA regulation, combining global access with an Indian regulatory framework.
Why Choose Our GIFT City Services?
GIFT City is a developing ecosystem. We help you navigate it with clarity and compliance.
Eligibility Review
We assess your residency status, LRS limits and suitability before recommending any product.
Curated Product Shortlist
We shortlist funds and structures based on strategy, costs and liquidity.
Documentation Support
Assistance with account opening, remittances and compliance requirements.
Portfolio Integration
Global exposure is sized appropriately within your overall asset allocation.
Our Process
- Understand Your Objectives Your goals, time horizon and liquidity needs.
- Assess Your Risk Profile A documented assessment of your risk capacity and tolerance.
- Research & Shortlist Products evaluated on consistency, process, quality and costs.
- Invest & Implement Your allocation executed with paperless onboarding.
- Monitor & Optimise Ongoing tracking, reporting and rebalancing.
Start Your Journey Today
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can invest through GIFT City?
Resident Indians under the LRS limit (currently USD 2,50,000 per financial year), NRIs and foreign investors, subject to the eligibility norms of each product.
Are investments in rupees or dollars?
Investments in GIFT City funds are generally denominated in US dollars.
How is this different from investing abroad directly?
GIFT City funds operate within an Indian regulatory framework, which can simplify documentation and compliance.
Is there a minimum investment?
Minimums vary by fund and structure; some funds have relatively high minimum investment amounts.
How are returns taxed?
Taxation depends on your residential status and the structure of the product. We explain the applicable treatment before you invest.