Category: Fund Management & AIF in GIFT IFSC

This section focuses on fund management structures in GIFT IFSC, including Fund Management Entities (FMEs), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and portfolio management services. It provides detailed insights into IFSCA regulations, licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and tax efficiency. The content is designed for fund managers, investment professionals, and advisors looking to build or manage offshore-oriented fund structures from India.

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The Four Fund Vehicles in GIFT IFSC, Compared: Venture Capital, Restricted, Retail & Special Situation Funds

CS Prashant Kumar

Choosing the right fund vehicle is one of the most important decisions for any fund manager entering GIFT City. This guide compares Venture Capital Schemes (VCS), Restricted Schemes, Retail Schemes, and Special Situation Funds (SSF) under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025, helping managers understand investor limits, minimum investments, FME requirements, leverage rules, corpus thresholds, and launch pathways.

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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.

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Mandatory Internal Policies for IFSC Fund Management Entities under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025

CS Prashant Kumar

A practical regulatory guide to the mandatory internal policies required for IFSC Fund Management Entities under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025. Covers compliance, risk management, AML, cyber resilience, valuation, governance frameworks, and strongly recommended best-practice policies to ensure inspection readiness and regulatory defensibility.