GIFT City investing, explained
India's own International Financial Services Centre — a way to invest in dollar-denominated, globally-oriented products without leaving Indian jurisdiction. Everything we've written on GIFT City lives here.
Guides
What is GIFT City?
What it is, why it exists, how resident Indians invest via LRS, available products, risks and taxation basics.
GIFT City Funds vs Domestic Mutual Funds vs SIFs
Cost, currency risk, minimums and access — how GIFT City products stack up against what you already own.
How to Invest in GIFT City via LRS
The practical remittance process, documentation, and what to expect from your bank.
Complete List of GIFT City Funds & Platforms
Outbound retail funds, UDR access, ETFs and Global Access Platforms available today, and who runs them.
GIFT City Taxation & Schedule FA Reporting
What resident Indians need to disclose, and how tax treatment differs by product.
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