Gift City Funds

GIFT City Funds are specialized investment vehicles domiciled in India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat. They operate as regulated, offshore-style investment structures within India, allowing domestic, NRI, and global investors to seamlessly pool capital and invest in both Indian and international markets in foreign currencies (like USD).

Importance of GIFT City Funds

Global Exposure for Indian Investors - They empower Indian residents and NRIs to diversify their portfolios by investing in international markets, foreign equities, and global debt without moving their entire capital base overseas.

Foreign Capital Attraction - They provide a familiar, globally benchmarked legal framework that makes it significantly easier for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and global funds to invest in the Indian growth story.

Significant Tax Incentives - Operating in the IFSC provides notable tax advantages, including multi-year tax holidays (e.g., 100% tax exemption on certain income for a consecutive block of years), no capital gains tax on certain offshore transactions, and no dividend distribution tax.

Regulatory Ease - They are regulated by a single, unified authority—the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). This ensures a faster, plug-and-play setup and highly flexible, global-standard compliance for fund managers.

Currency Flexibility - Investors can transact, invest, and redeem in multiple currencies, effectively mitigating domestic currency depreciation risks