Ship Leasing in GIFT IFSC: Regulatory Framework, Permissible Activities, Capital Requirements and End-to-End Compliance Guide Introduction – Rise of Ship Leasing in IFSC India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City is emerging as a strategic hub for global maritime financing. With the formal recognition of ship leasing as…

IFSCA TCSP & SPV Framework for Leasing in IFSC: Regulatory Insights, Structuring Impact & Strategic Opportunities Introduction: Transforming IFSC into a Global Leasing Hub India’s International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) continues to strengthen the financial ecosystem at GIFT IFSC through targeted regulatory interventions. The Consultation Paper dated 17 March…

Shops and Establishments Registration in GIFT City: A Practical Compliance Guide for IFSC Registered Entities The Shops and Establishments Act is a foundational labour law governing employment conditions, working hours, and employee welfare across commercial establishments. For businesses operating in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), this compliance assumes greater…

Foreign Companies in IFSC: Financial Year, Accounting Standards, Reporting Requirements, and Tax Implications India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has become a strategic gateway for foreign financial institutions, fund managers, fintech businesses, insurers, and cross-border service providers seeking an India-linked international base. While the IFSC ecosystem offers…

Types of Fund Management Entities in IFSC: Authorised, Registered (Non-Retail) and Registered (Retail) India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has rapidly evolved into a globally competitive jurisdiction for asset management, fund structuring, and cross-border investments. To regulate fund management activities in this ecosystem, the International Financial Services…

FME Compliance Framework in IFSC: Quarterly Reporting, Scheme-Level Requirements and Regulatory Supervision India’s IFSC at GIFT City has created a structured regulatory framework for fund managers through the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025. Fund Management Entities (FMEs) must comply with scheme-level rules, disclosure obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements to ensure…

Outsourcing Policy for New IFSC Entities: IFSCA Compliance, Risk Management, and Governance Framework Introduction: Importance of Outsourcing Policy in IFSC International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) entities increasingly rely on outsourcing to enhance operational efficiency, access specialized expertise, and scale operations efficiently. Activities such as technology support, data processing, and administrative…

Conflict of Interest Policy for New IFSC Entities: IFSCA Compliance Framework, Disclosure Requirements, and Governance Guide Introduction: Importance of Conflict of Interest Policy under IFSCA Regulations As financial services activity continues to grow in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), regulatory expectations around governance, transparency, and ethical conduct have…

Grievance Redressal Policy for IFSC Registered Entities: IFSCA Complaint Handling and Escalation Framework Introduction: Why a Structured Grievance Redressal Policy Matters in IFSC With the rapid growth of financial services in GIFT IFSC, investor protection and regulatory credibility have become central pillars of the ecosystem. Entities regulated by the International…

Risk Management Policy for IFSC Registered Entities: Framework, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance Guide Introduction: The Central Role of Risk Management in IFSC-Regulated Entities Entities registered in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) operate within a highly regulated, globally integrated financial ecosystem. Whether functioning as fund management entities, broker-dealers, distribution intermediaries,…