Corporate Law : Learn how GIFT City IFSC operates, the approval process, tax benefits, compliance obligations, and why only approved SEZ units rec...
Finance : Regulated entities in GIFT City must submit their annual cyber security audit reports by 29 June 2026. The framework requires both...
Finance : The draft IFSCA Amendment Bill, 2026 introduces Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), creating a modern fund structure with segregate...
Finance : The article explains the educational qualifications, experience requirements, and certifications mandated for Principal Officers o...
Income Tax : Form 148 introduces a compulsory quarterly filing requirement for IFSC units reporting all remittances to non-residents. The key t...
Finance : IFSCA proposes a regulatory framework for direct listing without public offer in IFSCs and invites public comments by August 3, 20...
Finance : IFSCAs updated Registration of Insurance Business Regulations prescribe registration, operations, governance and compliance requir...
Finance : IFSCA invites comments on a draft FCSS circular requiring IBUs to use FCSS, promote real-time USD settlements, and meet customer c...
Finance : IFSCA has proposed a draft circular requiring member IBUs in GIFT IFSC to route inter-bank transactions through FCSS. The proposal...
Finance : IFSCA has released draft regulations for International Branch Campuses and invited public comments until 10 July 2026. The proposa...
Finance : IFSCA has revised its internet banking framework, giving existing IBUs until 31 July 2026 to comply, failing which they cannot onb...
Finance : IFSCA has amended its circular to require financial institutions to remit eligible funds received in SNRR accounts to their IBU ac...
Finance : IFSCA has amended its AML exemption circular to require all financial institutions, including exempt entities, to route business-r...
Finance : IFSCA removed the minimum net worth requirement for eligible SEZ units and expanded access to Qualified Jeweller status. The amend...
Finance : IFSCA clarified that a common brand name by itself is sufficient to establish a Group Entity relationship under the ship leasing f...
IFSCA proposes a regulatory framework for direct listing without public offer in IFSCs and invites public comments by August 3, 2026.
IFSCAs updated Registration of Insurance Business Regulations prescribe registration, operations, governance and compliance requirements for IFSC insurers.
IFSCA invites comments on a draft FCSS circular requiring IBUs to use FCSS, promote real-time USD settlements, and meet customer credit timelines.
IFSCA has proposed a draft circular requiring member IBUs in GIFT IFSC to route inter-bank transactions through FCSS. The proposal aims to improve real-time USD settlements, enhance customer awareness, and strengthen settlement efficiency.
Learn how GIFT City IFSC operates, the approval process, tax benefits, compliance obligations, and why only approved SEZ units receive statutory benefits.
IFSCA has released draft regulations for International Branch Campuses and invited public comments until 10 July 2026. The proposal seeks to replace the 2022 framework with updated regulatory provisions.
IFSCA has revised its internet banking framework, giving existing IBUs until 31 July 2026 to comply, failing which they cannot onboard new customers for non-compliant liability products.
Regulated entities in GIFT City must submit their annual cyber security audit reports by 29 June 2026. The framework requires both reporting compliance and proportionate cyber risk management.
IFSCA has proposed mandatory integration of all regulated entities with a KYC Registration Agency to streamline client onboarding and remove repetitive KYC procedures. The proposal also prescribes timelines for uploading KYC records of new and existing clients.
IFSCA has proposed comprehensive regulations governing Mutual Insurers and Protection & Indemnity Clubs in IFSCs. The draft establishes registration, governance, solvency, and compliance requirements to strengthen India’s international insurance ecosystem.
