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Fund-Raising Through GIFT IFSC: A Strategic Playbook for Indian Founders and Fund Managers
GIFT City & IFSC Law

Fund-Raising Through GIFT IFSC: A Strategic Playbook for Indian Founders and Fund Managers

CS Prashant KumarApril 27, 2026May 5, 2026

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)
GIFT City & IFSC LawFund Management & AIF in GIFT IFSC

How to Set Up an FME and AIF in GIFT IFSC: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide (India, 2026)

CS Prashant KumarApril 17, 2026May 5, 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.

Fundraising Through GIFT City for Indian Companies (2026 Guide)
GIFT City & IFSC Law

Fundraising Through GIFT City for Indian Companies (2026 Guide)

CS Prashant KumarFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

GIFT City is fast becoming the preferred gateway for Indian companies seeking global funding. From equity listings to foreign-currency debt and AIF investments, explore how IFSC structures help businesses tap international capital markets efficiently and compliantly.

Can SMSFs and Foreign Trusts Invest in IFSC AIFs in India?
GIFT City & IFSC Law

Can SMSFs and Foreign Trusts Invest in IFSC AIFs in India?

CS Prashant KumarFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Can Australian SMSFs and foreign family trusts invest in IFSC AIFs? This guide explains eligibility, FEMA positioning, banking routes, and IFSCA expectations for offshore retirement and trust investors in GIFT City.

GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore (2026): Where Global Capital Is Really Moving
GIFT City & IFSC Law

GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore (2026): Where Global Capital Is Really Moving

CS Prashant KumarFebruary 1, 2026February 1, 2026

A strategic 2026 comparison of the world’s leading financial hubs — GIFT City, Dubai, and Singapore. Explore tax advantages, regulatory certainty, infrastructure economics, talent dynamics, and sectoral specialization to identify the optimal jurisdiction for global capital and institutional growth.

Budget 2026–27 & GIFT City: No Headline Announcement, Yet a Quiet Structural Boost
GIFT City & IFSC LawTAXATION

Budget 2026–27 & GIFT City: No Headline Announcement, Yet a Quiet Structural Boost

CS Prashant KumarFebruary 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Budget 2026–27 does not announce a direct GIFT City package, yet several financial, FEMA, and tax reforms quietly strengthen the IFSC ecosystem. An expert perspective on how structural policy signals may shape GIFT City’s next growth phase.

Section 80LA Benefits Explained for IFSC Companies
GIFT City & IFSC LawCORPORATE TAX PLANNINGTAXATION

Section 80LA Benefits Explained for IFSC Companies

CS Prashant KumarJanuary 31, 2026April 20, 2026

Section 80LA offers powerful tax deductions for IFSC units—but only when income, licensing, and forex conditions align. A practitioner’s breakdown of where it works and where it fails.

Complete Guide to Tax Exemptions for GIFT City Entities
TAXATIONGIFT City & IFSC Law

Complete Guide to Tax Exemptions for GIFT City Entities

CS Prashant KumarJanuary 28, 2026January 29, 2026

GIFT City is often assumed to be tax-free, but that assumption is costly. This guide explains how tax treatment differs across GIFT DTA, GIFT SEZ and GIFT IFSC structures, where exemptions genuinely apply, and why many promoters misjudge eligibility at the structuring stage.

GIFT City Explained Properly: Understanding GIFT DTA, GIFT SEZ and GIFT IFSC Through the Lens of Regulation, Compliance and Real Tax Outcomes
GIFT City & IFSC Law

GIFT City Explained Properly: Understanding GIFT DTA, GIFT SEZ and GIFT IFSC Through the Lens of Regulation, Compliance and Real Tax Outcomes

CS Prashant KumarJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Most confusion around GIFT City comes from treating it as one jurisdiction. This expert guide breaks down GIFT DTA, SEZ and IFSC, business eligibility, compliance burdens, and why tax benefits depend on legal entitlement—not location.

How GIFT City Enables Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India
GIFT City & IFSC Law

How GIFT City Enables Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India

CS Prashant KumarJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

A practitioner-led explanation of how GIFT City enables foreign direct investment into India through IFSC structures, FEMA flexibility, downstream investments, pricing efficiency, and cleaner exit pathways for global investors.

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