Global Capability Centres in GIFT City IFSC – India’s Next Big Financial Hub Introduction: GCCs as Engines of Global Growth Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have transformed from being low-cost offshore back-office units to becoming strategic hubs for innovation, digital transformation, and enterprise resilience. For multinational corporations, they now serve as…

Global Perspectives on the Third-Party Fund Management Model – Lessons for GIFT IFSC The newly approved Third-Party Fund Management Services (TFMS) framework at GIFT IFSC is designed to lower entry barriers for global and domestic managers. While India is just introducing the model, leading fund jurisdictions such as Singapore, Mauritius,…

Companies Act Compliance for IFSC Registered Entities While IFSCA regulates business activities of entities in GIFT City, corporate law compliance continues under the Companies Act, 2013. Every IFSC registered entity incorporated as a company in India must follow this law, except for specific exemptions notified by the Ministry of Corporate…

Register as a Fund Management Entity (FME) in IFSC in 2025 India’s GIFT IFSC (International Financial Services Centre, Gandhinagar) has become the country’s most attractive jurisdiction for global fund management. With the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025, the framework has been made more flexible, efficient, and investor-friendly—unlocking greater opportunities for…

Breaking the Substance Barrier: IFSCA Introduces Third-Party Fund Management Model in GIFT IFSC The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has approved a landmark reform that could redefine the future of cross-border fund management in India. At its 24th meeting held on June 24, 2025, the regulator introduced the Third-Party…

Benefits of Establishing an FME at GIFT IFSC A New Era of Global Fund Management in India As India positions itself as a global financial powerhouse, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT IFSC) is becoming the go-to destination for international financial services. One of its most impactful reforms is the…

Fund-of-Funds (FoF) Ecosystem in GIFT IFSC: Global Capital’s Gateway into India GIFT IFSC (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre) is rapidly evolving into a premier global fund jurisdiction—offering the regulatory finesse of international financial centers while inherently based in India. By treating IFSC-domiciled entities as non-resident for exchange…

Basic Understanding of AIF in IFSC: A Beginner’s Guide What is AIF? An Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is a privately pooled investment vehicle that collects capital from investors to invest in non-traditional assets like private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge strategies, and structured credit. AIFs provide diversification opportunities and…