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SBICAP Securities partners with Appreciate for global market access via India INX GA, NSEIXGA

SBICAP Securities has partnered with Appreciate Broking IFSC to give retail investors regulated access to more than 8,000 US stocks and global ETFs through GIFT City. The platform offers single-KYC onboarding and fractional investing starting at $1.

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Waterfield Advisors launches two GIFT City funds for global diversification

Waterfield Advisors has launched two GIFT City-based outbound AIFs to help Indian family portfolios diversify across global equities, commodities and fixed income. The funds aim to address concentrated domestic exposure and provide access to international markets through India-based vehicles, with the firm recommending a minimum strategic allocation of 10% to…

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ETMarkets NRI Talk| ₹10 crore NRI portfolio: How Raghvendra Nath would allocate it across equities, debt and alternatives

Raghvendra Nath, MD, Ladder Up Wealth Management, believes equities should form the core of an NRI’s India portfolio, while fixed income and alternative investments can provide diversification.

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ET WLF 2026: GIFT City eyes reforms to bring offshore biz home

GIFT City is shifting its focus to bring India-related cross-border financial business home. The regulator aims to address product, expertise, and regulation gaps that drive business overseas. GIFT City seeks to become a landing point for both inbound and outbound investment activities. Indian institutions are urged to assess shifting current…

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India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is done

Indian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing reinsurance profits. Foreign reinsurers without a permanent establishment face fewer tax obligations. India aims to attract reinsurance business to GIFT City for taxation. This strategy seeks to increase domestic underwriting expertise and…

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PPFAS GIFT reduces minimum investment in its two outbound passive funds to $500

PPFAS GIFT has cut the minimum investment in its S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 outbound passive funds from $5,000 to $500, effective August 25. The move aims to broaden access to global diversification for eligible Indian investors through GIFT City, offering index-linked exposure to leading US companies without requiring foreign…

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ETMarkets NRI Talk | Why private credit, REITs and PMS are entering the NRI investment conversation, explains Sumegh Bhatia

Private credit, REITs, InvITs and PMS are gaining interest for their potential to provide differentiated return streams, contractual cash flows and exposure to India’s growth story.

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Ahead of Vibrant Summit 2027: Gujarat CM meets global business leaders in New York to drive investments in AI, fintech, and nuclear energy

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met global leaders in New York for investment opportunities. He discussed AI strategies and student skilling with Kyndryl's Global Head of Delivery. BlackRock's Senior Managing Director explored asset management and GIFT City collaborations with the Chief Minister.

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ETMarkets NRI Talk | GIFT City AIFs could be the next big NRI investment destination: LGT Wealth’s Nikhil Advani

In an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Advani also discusses why NRIs remain under-allocated to Indian equities, how they should choose between NRE and NRO accounts, the role of REITs and InvITs, and how a ₹1 crore NRI portfolio could be structured for a 5–7-year investment horizon.

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Gujarat pitches AI, GIFT City plans at Chief Minister's US visit, seeks concessional World Bank funding

Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the US to promote the state. He presented Gujarat's vision for becoming a global hub for AI and finance. Patel briefed World Bank officials on GIFT City's development and AI adoption. He also urged for concessional financing for development-oriented projects in Gujarat. The Chief…

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Central Bank of India mobilises $250 million under FCNR (B) window: CEO Kalyan Kumar

Central Bank of India has successfully mobilized $250 million under the RBI's FCNR-B window, surpassing its internal target of $100 million for July. The bank raised these funds through its GIFT City branch and aims for $400 million by September. The Reserve Bank of India introduced this special window to…

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GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollars

GIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investment products. Investors can avoid rupee conversion and navigate repatriation rules easily. Various investment options like mutual funds and fixed deposits are available. Read the article to look at the investment…

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International funds deliver stellar returns in 1 year, but subscriptions remain shut. Experts suggest alternatives

International funds offered excellent returns over the past year, outperforming domestic options. However, fresh investments are currently restricted due to regulatory limits. Experts suggest alternatives like LRS platforms and GIFT City funds for global exposure. Diversified global ETFs tracking broad indices are recommended for new investors. Investors should maintain international…

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NRIs can now buy term insurance in USD from India: Policybazaar explains how new plan protects against currency risk

Non-Resident Indians can now purchase US dollar-denominated term insurance plans in India. These plans are available through Policybazaar's partner insurers at GIFT City. Premiums and claim payouts will be processed in US dollars, addressing currency depreciation risks. This initiative allows global Indians to access internationally aligned financial products within India.

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No international mutual fund open for subscription now after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF halts fresh investments. What should investors do?

Indian investors now have no options for new international mutual fund SIPs. The Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund suspended new investments on July 23. This action follows SEBI's overseas investment limits for mutual funds. Investors are exploring alternatives like LRS and GIFT City for global exposure. Global ETFs…

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Explained: Why 11 international mutual funds halted fresh SIPs and how investors can still invest globally

Fresh SIP options in international mutual funds have narrowed sharply, with only Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF accepting new investments after multiple fund houses halted inflows due to SEBI’s overseas investment limits. Investors are exploring LRS, GIFT City and global ETFs as alternatives.

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JPMorgan says 100+ MNCs are exploring GIFT City operations

GIFT City is drawing strong interest from multinational companies, with JPMorgan saying more than 100 firms are exploring banking and payment solutions for corporate treasury operations. GIFT City's tax incentives, single regulator, foreign currency capabilities and growing banking ecosystem are positioning it as India's global financial hub for multinational treasury…

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls for enhanced NRI outreach to sustain foreign currency mobilisation momentum

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to enhance outreach to Non Resident Indians. Banks are offering attractive returns on foreign currency deposits and are seeing significant interest. Public sector banks are employing customized digital strategies to engage the NRI diaspora effectively. International Banking Units at GIFT City are being utilized…

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Govt eases shipping rules for GIFT City to spur maritime leasing, finance

GIFT City IFSC units are now exempt from a specific shipping license. This exemption aims to boost India's maritime leasing and financing ecosystem. The move simplifies regulations for international trade operations and foreign vessel chartering. It is expected to attract global capital and encourage maritime business activities. This reform supports…

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NRI Talk| For a Rs 50 crore NRI portfolio, structure matters as much as stock selection: Tarun Birani

NRIs view India with cautious optimism, recognizing its long-term growth potential despite recent market flatness and rupee depreciation. Domestic institutional investment provides a structural buffer against volatility. Experts advise focusing on earnings compounding, financialization, and manufacturing themes, while carefully managing currency risks and tax regulations for optimal portfolio construction and…

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ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI and semiconductors remain the best global investment themes today: Niteen Dongare

As Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, AI and semiconductors remain the most compelling long-term investment themes, according to Niteen Dongare of Anand Rathi International Ventures. He recommends allocating 20-30% of portfolios to global markets through ETFs, direct stocks and GIFT City funds to enhance diversification and returns.

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Areion Assets Management launches $60 million AIF to tap India's special situations market

Areion Assets Management has launched a $60 million Category III AIF from GIFT City targeting India’s special situations market. The fund will invest in distressed assets, structured credit and IBC opportunities, focusing on recovery-led value creation across sectors, amid increasing institutionalisation of alternative investments in India.

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NFO Update: Ionic Asset announces launch of Global Asset Allocation Fund

Ionic Asset has launched the Global Asset Allocation Fund, a GIFT City-based, privately placed offering aimed at sophisticated investors, HNIs and UHNIs. The fund seeks to provide geography-agnostic multi-asset exposure through a mix of global equities, commodities and REITs, with allocations designed to capture long-term structural opportunities across markets and…

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US Stocks: GIFT City or traditional broker? Before you start overseas investing, know which route saves you more in taxes, costs, and hassle

Indians now have easier access to global markets through direct overseas investing or GIFT City. Direct investing offers wider choices and lower entry barriers, ideal for hands-on investors with smaller sums. GIFT City provides a structured, convenient route with higher initial investment, suitable for those seeking a managed approach to…

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Buying US stocks via Gift City to get easier as Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox get nod

Buying US stocks could soon become easier for Indian retail investors after Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox secured regulatory approvals from GIFT City’s IFSCA. The licences will enable the brokerages to facilitate overseas investing, tapping into growing demand for global equities under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

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