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HSBC, ICICI Bank emerge as biggest FX lenders to India’s diaspora in GIFT City

HSBC and ICICI Bank led lending under a special foreign-exchange swap program. These two banks disbursed a combined $19.3 billion through the central bank's facility. The Reserve Bank of India's program boosted activity in GIFT City significantly. This success encourages lenders to expand wealth management operations and attract more diaspora…

The Economic Times

From borrowed rules to a bespoke rulebook: Can IFSCA create an international market conduct regime?

The IFSCA announced on August 25, 2026, the implementation of new market abuse regulations, which will replace existing SEBI guidelines for the GIFT-IFSC securities market. These regulations are designed to comprehensively combat insider trading and manipulation, employing international language and a unified coding system. The true measure of their effectiveness…

The Economic Times

smallcase launches US stock, global ETF portfolios for Indian investors

smallcase has launched curated portfolios of US stocks and global ETFs, expanding overseas investment options for Indian investors. The offering combines professional management, fractional investing, portfolio tracking and automatic rebalancing, with investments starting at $50.

The Economic Times

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ETMarkets NRI Talk | Why private credit, REITs and PMS are entering the NRI investment conversation, explains Sumegh Bhatia

Private credit, REITs, InvITs and PMS are gaining interest for their potential to provide differentiated return streams, contractual cash flows and exposure to India’s growth story.

The Economic Times

Sebi broadens scope of online bond platforms, permits IFSCA-regulated products and tax-saving bonds

SEBI has expanded the scope for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), allowing them to offer IFSCA-regulated products and specific tax-saving bonds. Platforms must implement clear labelling, disclaimers, and updated compliance officer requirements to ensure investor transparency and regulatory adherence.

The Economic Times

Govt extends IFSC Authority Chairman K Rajaraman's tenure till Oct 2028

K Rajaraman's term as IFSCA Chairman has been extended by 27 months. He will continue in this role until July 31, 2026, or his 65th birthday. Rajaraman, who previously served as Secretary in the Department of Telecommunications, was first appointed in 2023. The International Financial Services Centres Authority was established…

The Economic Times

IFSCA working with govt on outbound tax issues: Official

Outbound investments from GIFT IFSC face tax-related constraints, according to an IFSCA official. The International Financial Services Centres Authority is actively collaborating with the government on this matter. Industry representatives have requested a more competitive tax framework to boost outbound investment structures.

The Economic Times

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US Stocks: GIFT City or traditional broker? Before you start overseas investing, know which route saves you more in taxes, costs, and hassle

Indians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and lower entry barriers, ideal for hands-on investors with smaller sums. GIFT City provides a structured, convenient route with higher initial investment, suitable for those seeking a managed approach to…

The Economic Times

The onshore gateway to global capital

India's economy is set to grow significantly, but its global market presence lags. GIFT IFSC is building infrastructure to bridge this gap. Indian households can now invest in global markets through a regulated route. This offers tax and regulatory advantages. The platform facilitates easy access to international exchanges for retail…

The Economic Times

Buying US stocks via Gift City to get easier as Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox get nod

Buying US stocks could soon become easier for Indian retail investors after Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox secured regulatory approvals from GIFT City’s IFSCA. The licences will enable the brokerages to facilitate overseas investing, tapping into growing demand for global equities under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

The Economic Times

Zerodha, Groww, Angel One, Upstox get Gift City nod to offer US stocks to Indian investors

Leading Indian fintechs Groww, Zerodha, Angel One, and Upstox have secured licenses from IFSCA to offer international equity investing to Indian retail traders. Groww and Upstox obtained Global Access Provider (GAP) licenses, while Zerodha and Angel One became broker-dealers, enabling direct or indirect access to US stock markets.

The Economic Times

Dhan launches US stocks, ETFs investing via GIFT City route

The offering is being provided through Raise IFSC Private Limited, Dhan's wholly-owned subsidiary and a member of India INX operating under the regulatory framework of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

The Economic Times

GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds

Indian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financial Services Centre. This initiative bypasses domestic investment caps, offering various products with minimum investment thresholds starting from USD 5,000 for mutual funds and USD 150,000 for AIFs.

The Economic Times

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City | Waiting to be Mumbai

GIFT City, located along the Sabarmati river in Gujarat, aims to become a hyper-modern and hyper-connected financial hub.

The Hindu

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GIFT-IFSC an attractive entry point for India says its chairman Srinivas

A special economic zone in India is emerging as an attractive entry point for foreign financial and institutional companies. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first bullion exchange at GIFT city, Gandhinagar

Setting up of bullion exchange could lead to standard gold pricing in the country and make it easier for small bullion dealers and jewellers to trade in the precious metal

The Times of India

RBI issues norms for import of gold by qualified jewellers

MUMBAI: The RBI on Wednesday came up with norms for facilitating physical import of gold through India International Bullion Exchange IFSC (IIBX) or similar authorised exchange by Qualified Jewellers in India.

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