GIFT City & IFSC Law

GIFT City Entities, Take Note: IFSCA Just Raised the Bar on Cyber Security

CS Prashant Kumar

IFSCA’s June 4, 2026 advisory on Frontier AI cyber risks is effective immediately — and it goes well beyond IT. Compliance Officers and Principle Officers at GIFT City entities need to revise policies, get Board approvals, update risk assessments, govern vendor relationships, and build inspection-ready documentation. This guidance note walks through exactly what needs to happen and what must be on file when IFSCA comes calling.

LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS

The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026: A Complete Guide for Employers, HR Heads & Founders

CS Prashant Kumar

The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 marks the biggest restructuring of India’s wage compliance framework in nearly 90 years. From twice-yearly VDA revisions and unified employee registers to the new 100% pre-deposit rule for employer appeals, the Rules fundamentally reshape payroll, bonus, disciplinary, and wage-claim compliance for Indian businesses.

LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LAWS

The Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026: A Complete Guide for Employers, HR Heads & Founders

CS Prashant Kumar

The Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 have officially operationalised India’s Social Security Code. From EPF and ESIC reforms to gig worker contributions, fixed-term employee gratuity, crèche obligations, and unified electronic compliance — this detailed guide explains what employers, HR heads, startups, aggregators, and compliance professionals must immediately prepare for under the new labour law regime.

GIFT City & IFSC Law

IFSCA Introduces Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSPs) at GIFT City: What It Means for Leasing, SPVs, and Cross-Border Structuring

CS Prashant Kumar

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GIFT City & IFSC LawAircraft & Ship Leasing in GIFT IFSC

Aircraft and Ship Leasing from GIFT IFSC: Complete Legal Framework, Regulatory Process, and Compliance Requirements Under IFSCA, FEMA, and the Income Tax Act, 2025

CS Prashant Kumar

Setting up an aircraft or ship leasing entity in GIFT IFSC requires completing a mandatory sequential process under IFSCA regulations, the SEZ Act, FEMA, and the Income Tax Act 2025. This article covers the complete legal framework, step-by-step setup process, owned fund requirements, sector-specific clearances, and tax structuring under Section 147 — written by a Company Secretary with direct, on-ground experience in GIFT City.

GIFT City & IFSC LawCapital Markets & Listings in GIFT IFSC

India’s New Global Listing Route: How Companies Can List at GIFT IFSC Without an IPO | The GIFT IFSC Direct Listing Route Explained

CS Prashant Kumar

India’s GIFT IFSC framework now enables eligible Indian public companies to list their shares on recognised international exchanges without undertaking a traditional IPO or raising fresh capital. This article explains the legal structure behind direct listings under Section 23(3) of the Companies Act, the LEAP Rules 2024, and the IFSCA Listing Regulations.

GIFT City & IFSC LawFund Management & AIF in GIFT IFSC

Why the 2025 IFSCA Fund Management Regulations Mark GIFT IFSC’s Institutional Coming of Age

CS Prashant Kumar

The 2025 IFSCA Fund Management Regulations fundamentally reorient GIFT IFSC’s regulatory philosophy — from entry facilitation toward governance-led institution building. For fund managers, family offices, and global allocators, the implications go well beyond compliance. This is GIFT IFSC’s institutional coming-of-age moment.

GIFT City & IFSC LawCapital Markets & Listings in GIFT IFSC

Direct Listing vs IPO in GIFT IFSC: What Indian Companies Actually Need to Know in 2026

CS Prashant Kumar

In 2026, the real question isn’t going public — it’s IPO or direct listing, and where.
This guide clarifies the legal position of direct listings in GIFT IFSC — what’s in place, what’s pending, and what’s often misunderstood. While IPOs raise capital, direct listings enable liquidity without dilution. As of April 2026, however, the framework is still not operational.