GIFT City is changing how—and where—Indians invest

A general view of office buildings at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) at Gandhinagar, India. (Photo: Reuters)
A general view of office buildings at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) at Gandhinagar, India. (Photo: Reuters)
Summary

GIFT City is emerging as India’s onshore gateway to global investing, offering tax advantages, regulatory flexibility, and dollar-denominated funds. But its success hinges on infrastructure upgrades and wider retail participation.

A quiet transformation is under way in Gujarat’s GIFT City. The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), pitched as India’s answer to Singapore and Dubai, is steadily attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), non-resident Indians (NRIs), and global asset managers looking for regulatory ease and tax efficiency, without leaving Indian shores.

The pitch is simple: seamless capital flows, dollar-denominated investments, and a regulatory architecture that mirrors international standards. For investors seeking global diversification, and for Indian fund houses eyeing inbound capital, GIFT City is emerging as a credible financial gateway.

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