IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2024 – Key Highlights
A concise read on what the IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations mean for entities operating in GIFT IFSC.
Why the 2025 IFSCA Fund Management Regulations Mark GIFT IFSC’s Institutional Coming of Age
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.
Why Aircraft and Ship Leasing Companies Are Moving to GIFT City — And What It Means for India’s Financial Future
India is no longer just a consumer of leased aircraft and ships. With GIFT City IFSC, it is emerging as a serious global leasing jurisdiction. This article explains the real reasons behind this shift—enforcement, tax efficiency, USD structuring, and deal economics.
India’s Direct Listing Framework Is Architecturally Sound and Operationally Incomplete — And That Gap Is Where Every Advisory Error Is Being Made
India’s direct listing framework at GIFT IFSC is legally enabled but not yet operational. This article explains the regulatory gaps, execution challenges, and what companies must understand before planning a listing in 2026.
Direct Listing vs IPO in GIFT IFSC: What Indian Companies Actually Need to Know in 2026
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.
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Direct Listing in GIFT IFSC: A Complete Guide (2026)
Direct listing in GIFT IFSC is often misunderstood as an IPO alternative—but it’s not a fundraising route. Under Regulation 40 of the IFSCA (Listing) Regulations, 2024, companies can list existing shares without issuing new ones. Here’s what the law allows, what’s still pending, and what promoters should prepare for ahead of the 2026 framework.
SEZ Reforms in India – What Businesses Need to Know
A practical overview of the key reforms shaping India’s SEZ landscape and how businesses can leverage the opportunities ahead.
Fund-Raising Through GIFT IFSC: A Strategic Playbook for Indian Founders and Fund Managers
A senior advisor’s guide to fund-raising through GIFT IFSC — AIFs, direct listing, ECBs, bonds, and FIFs under the IFSCA 2025 framework. Strategic, not theoretical.
How to Set Up an FME and AIF in GIFT IFSC: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide (India, 2026)
A complete practical guide to setting up an FME and AIF in GIFT IFSC. Understand structure, costs, regulatory process, and whether to choose a platform model or your own FME for long-term scalability.
Setting Up in GIFT IFSC – Opportunities and Key Considerations
From entity selection to licensing, the practical considerations for establishing a presence in GIFT IFSC.