GIFT IFSC A Practitioner’s Guide to Fund Setup and Operations
India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City has emerged as a key platform for international fund management and cross-border financial services. While the regulatory framework has evolved steadily, practical understanding of how the IFSC operates in practice remains limited outside a small group of professionals.
GIFT IFSC Explained is written as a practitioner-oriented guide to help readers understand the regulatory, operational, and governance considerations involved in setting up and operating funds within the GIFT IFSC ecosystem.
The book provides structured insight
The evolution of GIFT City and the IFSC framework
The role and regulatory philosophy of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
Fund Management Entities (FMEs) and fund structures in IFSC
End-to-end fund setup and licensing considerations
Governance, compliance, and risk management expectations
Operational readiness and ongoing regulatory interaction
Written in a clear, neutral, and regulator-aware tone, this book is intended
Fund managers and investment professionals
Compliance and risk management professionals
This publication is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute investment, legal, tax, or regulatory advice.
Financial institutions and intermediaries
Legal, audit, and advisory professionals
Advanced students of finance and financial regulation