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GIFT City Unlocked: What investors need to know about accessing global markets

GIFT City is emerging as a gateway for Indian investors seeking global exposure, with new fund structures and financial products. The evolving opportunities, regulatory framework and practical considerations around accessing global markets will take centre stage at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 in Mumbai on October 8, with experts…

The Economic Times

ETMarkets NRI Talk | Rupee at 96: Why NRIs should think twice before sending more money to India, says Sachin Sawrikar

While a weaker rupee means more rupees for every dollar remitted, it can also erode the dollar value of INR-denominated investments over time.

The Economic Times

How India's digital infrastructure opened global markets to Indian investors

Indian residents' outward remittances have significantly increased, reaching a record USD 31.73 billion by FY2023-24. Digital reforms and infrastructure upgrades have streamlined the process for investing abroad. Online Form A2 submissions and remote identification now allow faster transactions. Recent changes have removed value caps and widened permissible remittance purposes. These…

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The Wealth Company launches GIFT City Fund to offer overseas investors India mutual fund exposure

The Wealth Company has launched an open-ended Category III AIF in GIFT City, offering eligible non-resident investors, including NRIs, a US-dollar route to diversified Indian mutual funds and ETFs through professionally managed portfolio selection.

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19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits and high returns may not work for NRIs based in Singapore in this case

FCNR (B) FD: For NRIs, the potential gains from FCNR(B) deposits may be undermined by Singapore's tax policies. Interest earnings from Indian banks are recognized as originating from Singapore, triggering local taxes that can diminish effective yields on these deposits. Conversely, payments made to Indian banks' Singapore branches do not…

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This international mutual fund resumes subscription. Should you invest or wait?

Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund is once again open to fresh subscriptions after a brief pause. Following regulatory nods, the fund aims to efficiently handle overseas investment limits. Investors should avoid market timing; instead, utilizing SIPs or STPs for cost averaging is encouraged. For those seeking global exposure,…

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JioBlackRock to offer full MF bouquet in 3 years; plans more SIFs, ETFs, GIFT City products

Jio BlackRock is set to significantly expand its mutual fund offerings over the next three years, venturing into more specialized investment funds (SIFs), ETFs, and offshore products via GIFT City. Following the launch of its Prism Hybrid Long-Short fund, the company plans another SIF in the equity long-short category soon.…

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On ESOP value over US$ 60,000 US estate tax up to 40% can be levied after death of even a non-US resident; Here’s how to manage its impact on legal heirs

Indian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their death. This applies even if they are non-residents. Experts suggest strategies like routing shares through GIFT City, investing in UCITS ETFs, or lifetime gifting to mitigate…

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GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds

Indian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financial Services Centre. This initiative bypasses domestic investment caps, offering various products with minimum investment thresholds starting from USD 5,000 for mutual funds and USD 150,000 for AIFs.

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Jio BlackRock plans access to global BlackRock ETFs for Indian investors via GIFT City

Jio BlackRock is expanding beyond domestic mutual funds, planning to offer Indian investors access to global BlackRock ETFs via its GIFT City platform. CEO Sid Swaminathan highlighted the venture's aim to provide international exposure across various asset classes, likely through ETFs or fund-of-funds structures.

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