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...
Corporate Law : The bill proposes extensive amendments across corporate laws, including LLPs, audits, and director regulations. It aims to improve...
Finance : The Union Budget 2026 extends tax deductions for IFSC units to 20 years and provides a concessional 15% tax rate post-holiday, str...
Income Tax : The proposed amendment doubles the deduction period for IFSC units. It offers long-term tax certainty to boost global competitiven...
Finance : The IFSCA clarified that retrocession and retention requirements apply to the entire gross reinsurance premium of IFSC Insurance O...
Finance : The authority observed that except life insurance, other insurance segments under IFSCA regulations align with the statutory defin...
Finance : IFSCA released a consultation paper proposing changes to premium-related regulations after the Insurance Act, 1938 was amended thr...
Finance : IFSCA approved draft Managing General Agents Regulations, 2026 to regulate registration and operations of MGAs in IFSCs. The frame...
Finance : The conference examined how regulatory flexibility and tax incentives are transforming GIFT-IFSC into a global treasury hub. It hi...
Finance : IFSCA clarified that a common brand name by itself is sufficient to establish a Group Entity relationship under the ship leasing f...
Finance : IFSCA has consolidated multiple regulations and circulars into a single Master Circular for Stock Exchanges and Clearing Corporati...
Finance : IFSCA has introduced a standardized ACAR and ACAC reporting framework for Capital Market Intermediaries in IFSCs. The circular aim...
Finance : IFSCA has warned regulated entities that advanced AI models can accelerate cyberattacks by rapidly identifying and exploiting vuln...
Finance : The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarified that existing ASPs and TechFin entities continuing operations und...
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has recently issued Circular No. IFSCA-AIF/47/2023, dated September 15, 2023. This circular addresses all Fund Management Entities (FMEs) operating within the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) and pertains to the authorization of schemes under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022. In this article, we will provide a detailed […]
Explore GIFT City, India’s Greenfield Smart City on the Sabarmati River, its impact on the economy, the rise of IFSC, IIBX, and its competition with Mumbai.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued Circular No. F. No. 887/IFSCA/UAPA/ 2023-24/03 dated 5th September 2023, addressing important modifications regarding the implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This circular impacts all regulated entities in the GIFT-IFSC jurisdiction. Key Modifications: A. The circular refers to Clause 11.2 of […]
IFSCA specifies the following additional measures to be complied by all Regulated Entities: 1. In a cross-border wire transfer where the amount to be transferred is equal to USD 1000, every bank which is an ordering institution shall also comply with the requirements specified under clause 7.7.3(a) of the Guidelines.
A Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’ constituted by IFSCA submitted its report to Chairperson, IFSCA on August 14, 2023.
Overview of proposed amendments by IFSCA for investments by International Financial Service Centre Insurance Office in 2023. Participate in public consultation.
Expert Committee led by Shri G. Padmanabhan unveils report to IFSCA focusing on reversing the externalization of Indian startups and establishing GIFT IFSC as a global Fintech hub.
Consultation Paper on permitting increased participation of Non – Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) into SEBI registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) based out of International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in India and regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
IFSCA extends the period for Bullion Trading Members and Clearing Members in IFSC till January 2024 or issuance of revised guidelines. Read Circular No. F. No. 329/IFSCA/Bullion MIIs/2023-24/01.
Check out Income Tax Notification 57/2023 issued by the Ministry of Finance, offering tax deduction relaxation for ship lease payments in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Understand the conditions and procedures for availing the deduction as a lessor or lessee.
