Invest Globally Through GIFT City

GIFT IFSC is emerging as India’s gateway to international finance, enabling eligible investors to participate in global markets through a regulated cross-border ecosystem.It brings international investment opportunities, foreign-currency transactions and professional financial services within a single financial centre.Discover the global investment routes available through GIFT City.

US Stocks and ETFs

Investors can build exposure to leading US companies and global market themes through listed equities and exchange-traded funds.Products Available

• US-listed shares
• Fractional shares
• Index ETFs
• Sector and thematic ETFs
• International equity ETFs

Access Through

• India INX Global Access
• NSE IX Global Stocks
• IFSCA-registered brokers connected with these platforms

Global Equities and Bonds

GIFT City also enables investors to diversify beyond the US market and explore international equity and fixed-income opportunities.Products Available

• Shares listed in global markets
• Government bonds
• Corporate bonds
• Treasury bills
• Foreign-currency bonds
• Green and sustainable bonds

Access Through

• India INX Global Access
• India INX
• NSE IX
• IFSCA-registered brokers and intermediaries

Funds, AIFs and Portfolio Management

Investors seeking professional portfolio management can participate in regulated fund structures and customised investment strategies offered from GIFT IFSC.Products Available

• Retail investment schemes
• Restricted schemes
• Alternative Investment Funds
• Private equity funds
• Venture capital funds
• Portfolio Management Services
• India-focused and global funds

Access Through

• IFSCA-registered Fund Management Entities
• Fund managers’ onboarding platforms
• Authorised distributors
• IFSCA-regulated wealth managers

Derivatives, Commodities and Bullion

GIFT City also provides access to products designed for diversification, trading and risk management.Products Available

• Index derivatives
• Equity derivatives
• Currency derivatives
• Commodity derivatives
• Gold and silver products
• Hedging instruments

Access Through

• India INX
• NSE IX
• India International Bullion Exchange
• IFSCA-registered brokers and eligible intermediaries

Why Invest Through GIFT IFSC?

IFSCA-Regulated Ecosystem

• Access investment products through regulated exchanges, brokers, banks and fund managers.

Global Diversification

• Invest in international equities, ETFs, bonds, funds and alternative assets.

Foreign-Currency Investing

• Invest and transact in freely convertible foreign currencies.

India-Based Global Access

• Access international markets through financial institutions operating from India.

LRS Route for Resident Indians

• Resident individuals may remit funds for eligible IFSC investments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Potential Tax Efficiency

• Eligible foreign-currency transactions on recognised IFSC exchanges may benefit from exemption from STT and CTT.