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India’s Offshore Gateway: GIFT City’s Financial Architecture

Corporate Law : Learn how GIFT City IFSC operates, the approval process, tax benefits, compliance obligations, and why only approved SEZ units rec...

July 5, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

GIFT City’s First Cyber Deadline Arrives soon. Is the Regulated Community Ready?

Finance : Regulated entities in GIFT City must submit their annual cyber security audit reports by 29 June 2026. The framework requires both...

June 27, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

A New Playbook for IFSC Fund Structures: Variable Capital Company Bill, 2026

Finance : The draft IFSCA Amendment Bill, 2026 introduces Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), creating a modern fund structure with segregate...

June 16, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Prescribes Qualification, Experience & Mandatory Certifications for Principal & Compliance Officers of FMEs

Finance : The article explains the educational qualifications, experience requirements, and certifications mandated for Principal Officers o...

May 13, 2026 792 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 148 (Earlier Form 15CD): IFSC Unit Quarterly Remittance Statement

Income Tax : Form 148 introduces a compulsory quarterly filing requirement for IFSC units reporting all remittances to non-residents. The key t...

March 27, 2026 822 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


IFSCA Proposes Framework for Direct Listing Without Public Offer in IFSCs

Finance : IFSCA proposes a regulatory framework for direct listing without public offer in IFSCs and invites public comments by August 3, 20...

July 14, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Updates Registration of Insurance Business Regulations, 2021

Finance : IFSCAs updated Registration of Insurance Business Regulations prescribe registration, operations, governance and compliance requir...

July 11, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Proposes FCSS Compliance Framework for IBUs in GIFT IFSC

Finance : IFSCA invites comments on a draft FCSS circular requiring IBUs to use FCSS, promote real-time USD settlements, and meet customer c...

July 8, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Proposes Mandatory FCSS Usage for IBUs to Enable Faster USD Settlements

Finance : IFSCA has proposed a draft circular requiring member IBUs in GIFT IFSC to route inter-bank transactions through FCSS. The proposal...

July 8, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Issues Consultation Paper on Revised International Branch Campuses Regulations, 2026

Finance : IFSCA has released draft regulations for International Branch Campuses and invited public comments until 10 July 2026. The proposa...

July 1, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IBUs Cannot Onboard New Customers as IFSCA Sets Compliance Deadline

Finance : IFSCA has revised its internet banking framework, giving existing IBUs until 31 July 2026 to comply, failing which they cannot onb...

June 30, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Amends SNRR Account Rules to Prescribe 30-Working-Day Remittance Requirement

Finance : IFSCA has amended its circular to require financial institutions to remit eligible funds received in SNRR accounts to their IBU ac...

June 19, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Mandates IFSC Banking Unit or SNRR Accounts for All Payments

Finance : IFSCA has amended its AML exemption circular to require all financial institutions, including exempt entities, to route business-r...

June 19, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA Relaxes Qualified Jeweller Norms to Boost Jewellery Exports

Finance : IFSCA removed the minimum net worth requirement for eligible SEZ units and expanded access to Qualified Jeweller status. The amend...

June 15, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Common Brand Name Alone Creates Group Entity Status Under IFSCA Ship Leasing Framework

Finance : IFSCA clarified that a common brand name by itself is sufficient to establish a Group Entity relationship under the ship leasing f...

June 8, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print


Draft Principles to Mitigate Risk of Greenwashing in ESG Debt Securities In IFSC

October 6, 2024 795 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA addresses greenwashing risks in ESG-labelled debt securities through proposed principles and frameworks to enhance sustainable finance transparency in IFSC.

Guidelines for Office Space & Manpower utilisation in Ship Leasing at IFSC

October 4, 2024 966 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA issues guidelines for finance companies on sharing office space or manpower for ship leasing activities in the International Financial Services Centre.

Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies in IFSC – IFSCA

October 1, 2024 1170 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA issues master circular for credit rating agencies operating in IFSC. Provides updated regulations on registration, permissible activities, and governance.

Single Window IT System for Registrations & Approvals from IFSCA, SEZ, GSTN, RBI, SEBI, & IRDAI

September 30, 2024 1755 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA introduces a Single Window IT System for application processing in GIFT IFSC, simplifying registrations with various regulatory authorities.

IFSCA Guidelines on Cyber Security for Regulated Entities

September 28, 2024 1116 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA seeks stakeholder feedback on guidelines for cybersecurity and resilience for entities in GIFT IFSC, enhancing regulatory standards in financial services.

IFSCA Incentivizes ESG Fund Filing at GIFT IFSC

September 27, 2024 741 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA offers incentives for FMEs to establish ESG funds at GIFT IFSC, waiving fees for the first ten filings to promote sustainable finance in India.

Trading and Settlement of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) in IFSC

September 24, 2024 1170 Views 0 comment Print

The IFSCA outlines the trading and settlement framework for Sovereign Green Bonds in IFSC to boost non-resident investor participation and attract green capital into India.

Caution to Public – Dealing with unregistered Broker Dealers in IFSC

September 20, 2024 651 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA warns the public about unregistered Broker Dealers in GIFT-IFSC offering high returns. Verify registration before making investments.

IFSCA Launches Single Window IT System for Ease of Business

September 16, 2024 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Prime Minister launches IFSCA’s Single Window IT System, streamlining approvals and integrating with key regulators to simplify business operations in IFSC.

Revised Framework for Global/Regional Corporate Treasury Centres in IFSC

September 12, 2024 1662 Views 0 comment Print

IFSCA seeks public comments on the revised framework for Global/Regional Corporate Treasury Centres in IFSC. Share views by October 02, 2024.

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