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 IFSC Banking Units can avail voice broking services from registered TechFin and Ancillary Service Providers. ...
Finance : The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarified that existing ASPs and TechFin entities continuing operations und...
Finance : The updated IFSCA framework creates a detailed regulatory structure for ship leasing activities in IFSCs, including operating and ...
Finance : IFSCA consolidated the regulatory framework for Broker Dealers and Clearing Members in GIFT IFSC into a single Master Circular. Th...
Finance : IFSCA issued a circular explaining how Investment Advisers in the IFSC can provide implementation services for various financial p...
A working group has recommended creating a regulatory ecosystem for Independent Financial Advisers at GIFT-IFSC. The proposal aims to improve investor protection and expand retail and NRI participation in the IFSC ecosystem.
IFSCA released draft guidelines seeking public comments to recognise credit risk mitigation techniques and allow capital relief for factoring transactions in IFSC.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), through Circular No. IFSCA-CSD0MSC/1/2026-DCS dated March 10, 2026, has amended its earlier “Guidelines on Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience for Regulated Entities in IFSCs” issued on March 10, 2025. The amendment follows representations from regulated entities (REs) highlighting challenges in complying with certain provisions of the original circular. […]
The consultation paper proposes a regulatory framework governing preferential issues and QIPs by IFSC-listed entities, focusing on disclosure norms, investor protection, and streamlined capital raising.
The draft regulations aim to curb insider trading, market manipulation, and fraudulent practices in IFSC securities markets while replacing existing SEBI rules.
The proposed regulations prescribe timelines, subscription periods, allotment procedures, and monitoring of issue proceeds for rights issues by IFSC-listed entities. The framework seeks to ensure orderly and transparent capital raising.
Rule 284 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 exempts income of non-residents from certain derivative transactions in IFSCs, provided contracts are not linked to a permanent establishment in India.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority issued a circular on 2 March 2026 prescribing a comprehensive fee structure for entities undertaking or intending to undertake permissible activities in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) and for persons seeking guidance under the Informal Guidance Scheme, 2024. The circular applies to applicants seeking licence, registration, recognition, or authorisation […]
GSMC 2.0 reinforced GIFT IFSC’s global positioning by signing MoUs with multiple international stock exchanges to deepen cross-border capital connectivity. The conclave underscored regulatory credibility, liquidity development, and innovation-driven financial cooperation.
The regulator has amended its 2022 AML/CFT Guidelines to permit OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC authentication for regulated entities in IFSCs. The change expands digital customer verification methods with immediate effect.
