Unlock cross-border investments at GIFT City

Access global and Indian markets through IFSC-based funds designed for NRIs & Foreign Investors

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$150 Mn

GIFT City AUM

Access to inbound and outbound funds

India's Global Financial Gateway

GIFT City is India's global financial gateway, strategically designed to bridge Indian markets with international investors.

It enables offshore-style investing while being physically located in India, combining the best of both worlds.

IFSC

IFSC

International Financial Services Centre

IFSCA Governance & Advantages

IFSCA Governance & Advantages

The IFSC is governed by the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA)A unified regulator offering full currency convertibility, competitive tax incentives, and a business-friendly regulatory environment.

India's Global Financial Gateway

GIFT City is India's global financial gateway, strategically designed to bridge Indian markets with international investors.

It enables offshore-style investing while being physically located in India, combining the best of both worlds.

IFSC

IFSC

International Financial Services Centre

IFSCA Governance & Advantages

IFSCA Governance & Advantages

The IFSC is governed by the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA)A unified regulator offering full currency convertibility, competitive tax incentives, and a business-friendly regulatory environment.

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Aditya Birla

Sun Life AMC at

GIFT City

Decades of
experience in
wealth management

Growth Graph

Experience

30+Years

ALTERNATE INVESTMENTS

Fully Regulated

SEBI & IFSCA
Compliant

Assets

₹3.5L+ Cr

Assets

One of India's leading Asset
Management Companies

A Spectrum of Global
Investment Opportunities

A Deep Dive

Understanding the Flows

Investing in GIFT City

Investment Options

A Deep Dive
  • A Deep Dive
  • Understanding the Flows
  • Investing in GIFT City
  • Investment Options

Inbound & Outbound - A Deep Dive

GIFT City enables two fundamentally different capital flows — each serving a distinct client need, each with its own regulatory treatment, tax implications, and product architecture.

Most advisors understand one direction. The most effective GIFT City advisors will master both — and identify clients who need both simultaneously.

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Our IFSC Fund Solutions

Income-oriented fixed income strategies focused on stability, liquidity, and risk management.

ABSL Global Bluechip Equity Fund (IFSC)
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ABSL Global Bluechip Equity Fund (IFSC)

An outbound feeder fund investing in an underlying fund; which invests in top global bluechip companies/trends whose comparables are not available in India.

ABSL Global Emerging Market Equity Fund (IFSC)
Cat IIIClose EndedOpen for Subscription

ABSL Global Emerging Market Equity Fund (IFSC)

An outbound feeder fund investing in an underlying fun; which invests into Emerging Markets across the globe.

ABSL Index Linked Fund (IFSC)
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ABSL Index Linked Fund (IFSC)

The investment objective is to invest in Index Linked Growth Notes on HSBC Macro Economic Treasury Yield Curve Spread Volatility NetIndex, issued by HSBC Bank Plc

ABSL Global Bluechip Equity Fund (IFSC)
Cat IIIClose EndedOpen for Subscription

ABSL Global Bluechip Equity Fund (IFSC)

An outbound feeder fund investing in an underlying fund; which invests in top global bluechip companies/trends whose comparables are not available in India.

ABSL Global Emerging Market Equity Fund (IFSC)
Cat IIIClose EndedOpen for Subscription

ABSL Global Emerging Market Equity Fund (IFSC)

An outbound feeder fund investing in an underlying fun; which invests into Emerging Markets across the globe.

ABSL Index Linked Fund (IFSC)
Cat IIIClose EndedOpen for Subscription

ABSL Index Linked Fund (IFSC)

The investment objective is to invest in Index Linked Growth Notes on HSBC Macro Economic Treasury Yield Curve Spread Volatility NetIndex, issued by HSBC Bank Plc

Who Should Invest

Ideal for resident individuals, institutional investors, family offices, NRIs, and foreign investors who want dollar denominated exposure to global markets via GIFT City

Global & Indian Investment Routes

Market Access
Offerings
Eligible Investors
Investment Route
Global Markets
Global Equities
Resident Indians, NRIs, Foreign Investors
Outbound Investment
Global Alternatives
Indian Markets
Indian Equities
NRIs, Foreign Investors
Inbound Investment
Indian Alternatives
OfferingsGlobal EquitiesGlobal Alternatives
Eligible InvestorsResident Indians, NRIs, Foreign Investors
Investment RouteOutbound Investment

How GIFT City Investing Works

  • GIFT City skyline
    01

    Check Eligibility

    Verify your investor category and understand applicable investment limits

  • Financial district architecture
    02

    Onboarding

    Complete KYC documentation with simplified requirements for IFSC investors

  • Modern banking facility
    03

    Choose Product

    Select from our range of AIF and PMS products based on your investment goals

  • Trading floor visualization
    04

    Invest & Monitor

    Make your investment and track performance through our reporting platform

  • Regulatory documents and gavel
    05

    Repatriate

    Enjoy full flexibility to repatriate returns or reinvest as per your preference

GIFT City skyline
01

Check Eligibility

Verify your investor category and understand applicable investment limits

Financial district architecture
02

Onboarding

Complete KYC documentation with simplified requirements for IFSC investors

Modern banking facility
03

Choose Product

Select from our range of AIF and PMS products based on your investment goals

Trading floor visualization
04

Invest & Monitor

Make your investment and track performance through our reporting platform

Regulatory documents and gavel
05

Repatriate

Enjoy full flexibility to repatriate returns or reinvest as per your preference

Why Invest Through GIFT City?

No NRE/NRO Account Required

Invest directly without the need for Indian bank accounts. Simplified banking requirements for international investors.

No PAN Required

Foreign investors can invest without obtaining an Indian Permanent Account Number (PAN).

TDS Exemptions

Benefit from Tax Deducted at Source exemptions, enhancing your overall investment returns.

Full Repatriation Flexibility

Complete freedom to repatriate your investments and returns without restrictions.

No FPI License Needed

Invest without the requirement of a Foreign Portfolio Investor license, reducing compliance burden.

Inbound Feeder Structure

Access sophisticated fund structures designed for efficient capital flows and tax optimization.

Investor Resources

Meet Your Fund Managers

Global strategies guided by experienced fund managers with disciplined research and cross-border expertise.

Sudhir S

Sudhir S

Head - GIFT City

Mr. Sameer Narayan is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in the Indian equity markets.

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Redressal & Compliance Contacts

Complaint Redressal Officer (CRO)

Complaint Redressal Officer (CRO)

Mr. R Anantha

Address: Unit No. 201-A, Second Floor, Signature Building, GIFT SEZ, Villages Phirozpur and Ratanpur, Gandhinagar - 382355, Gujarat, India

Complaint Redressal Appellate Officer (CRAO)

Complaint Redressal Appellate Officer (CRAO)

Mr. Saurav Lahoti

Address: Unit No. 201-A, Second Floor, Signature Building, GIFT SEZ, Villages Phirozpur and Ratanpur, Gandhinagar - 382355, Gujarat, India

Complaint Redressal Officer (CRO)

Complaint Redressal Officer (CRO)

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Mr. R Anantha

Address: Unit No. 201-A, Second Floor, Signature Building, GIFT SEZ, Villages Phirozpur and Ratanpur, Gandhinagar - 382355, Gujarat, India

Complaint Redressal Appellate Officer (CRAO)

Complaint Redressal Appellate Officer (CRAO)

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Mr. Saurav Lahoti

Address: Unit No. 201-A, Second Floor, Signature Building, GIFT SEZ, Villages Phirozpur and Ratanpur, Gandhinagar - 382355, Gujarat, India

Everything You Want to Know About GIFT City

GIFT City houses India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) within a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). It provides world-class infrastructure and a regulatory framework for cross-border financial services in foreign currencies.

An IFSC is specifically designed for financial services in foreign currencies, whereas SEZs focus on export-oriented businesses and DTAs operate under standard domestic regulations.

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is the unified regulator for banking, capital markets, insurance, and other financial sectors within the IFSC.

Entities include IFSC Banking Units (IBUs), Global In-House Centres (GICs), fund management firms, insurance and reinsurance offices, aircraft/ship leasing firms, fintech companies, and capital market intermediaries.

Build a Multi-Asset Alternate Portfolio

Fixed Income

Structured credit with steady, risk-aware returns.

Fixed Income

Equity Strategies

High-conviction equity driven by deep research.

Equity Strategies

Global Access via GIFT City

Tax-efficient access for global investors.

Global Access via GIFT City

Fixed Income

Structured credit with steady, risk-aware returns.

Fixed Income

Equity Strategies

High-conviction equity driven by deep research.

Equity Strategies

Global Access via GIFT City

Tax-efficient access for global investors.

Global Access via GIFT City

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