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...
Voice Broking services to entities in IFSCs or from outside India in relation to their business of banking and Ship broking for permitted activities under IFSCA Framework of Ship leasing.
International Financial Services Centres Authority Circular No. F.No.598/IFSCA/Communication with IBUs/2022-23/1 Dated: March 31, 2023 To, Heads of the Banking Units of Indian banks Dear Sir/Madam, Sensitising Authorised Dealer (AD) branches of Indian banks about facilities in IFSC 1. During a recent interaction with the officials of the IBU of an Indian AD bank it was […]
Activities under operating lease are integral part of ecosystem and may be included as part of shipping ecosystem in IFSC, as at present many of Indian players are going off-shore for availing these services.
A trade, with a minimum quantity of 100 kgs of gold, executed through a single transaction on this separate trading window of Bullion Exchange will constitute a block deal
A FIF shall not seek money from individuals or entities outside of the single family. However, a FIF may share economic interest with its employees, directors, FME or other persons providing services to the FIF, as per its internal policy to reward the persons providing services to the FIF or to align the interest of such persons with those of the FIF.
The ceiling of 10% investment from FME or its associates in case of Venture Capital Schemes and Restricted Schemes [regulations 28(1) and 40(1), respectively], shall not be applicable;
A Bullion Clearing Corporation shall also establish and maintain a fund called Core Settlement Guarantee Fund to guarantee the settlement of trades executed on the Bullion Exchange, in accordance with the norms issued from time to time by the The contribution made by Bullion Clearing Corporation to the Core Settlement Guarantee Fund shall be considered as part of its net worth.
(FAQs) On Guidance framework on Sustainable and Sustainability linked lending by Financial Institutions (SL Framework) dated April 26, 2022
A Unit in an International Financial Services Centre, authorised to undertake aircraft leasing activity, if allowed by the International Financial Services Centre Authority not to maintain separate office, may utilise office space or manpower or both, of another unit set up in International Financial Services Centre authorised to undertake aircraft leasing activity, as may be approved by the Authority
Application form for setting up of International Branch Campus (IBC) or Offshore Education Centre (OEC) at International Financial Services Centre (‘IFSC’)
