We track the GIFT City IFSC ecosystem closely — regulatory, banking and capital-markets developments that shape how we structure our clients' mandates. A curated selection below; not an exhaustive feed.
Central Bank of India inaugurated its IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City, expanding its global banking operations and aligning with the national push to build GIFT City into a leading global financial hub.
Source: Daily Pioneer →Eligible companies can now list shares directly on GIFT City's exchanges without going through a public offer, under a new IFSCA framework covering financial thresholds, disclosures and pricing.
Source: Business Standard →Artha Bharat Investment Managers IFSC launched GIFT City's first physical gold fund, with the scheme tracking international spot gold prices on an LBMA-standard bullion basis.
Source: Business Standard →India's largest private-sector lender tapped offshore debt markets through its GIFT City IFSC unit, issuing senior unsecured bonds carrying a 5.067% coupon.
Source: Business Standard →Indian fintech firms are increasingly routing cross-border payments through GIFT City, leveraging IFSCA's Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence to access trade finance, treasury and capital-market opportunities.
Source: Business Standard →IFSCA chairperson K. Rajaraman said GIFT IFSC is positioned for its next growth phase as global volatility eases, with plans to deepen bond markets and expand aircraft/ship leasing activity.
Source: Business Standard →Industry leaders in Pune explored global finance and business-expansion opportunities at a GIFT City Connect event, part of a wider push to link India's manufacturing and technology centres with GIFT IFSC's financial infrastructure.
Source: Punekar News →GIC Re's chief outlined plans to strengthen underwriting, diversify globally and expand specialty reinsurance capacity, capitalising on emerging risk opportunities through its GIFT City presence.
Source: Business Standard →We track GIFT IFSC developments relevant to fund structuring, green/nano technology financing, and cross-border trade — tell us your mandate and we'll flag what matters.
Headlines above are paraphrased summaries with links to original sources, current as of publication; GIFT City IFSC news moves quickly — always confirm specifics with the original source or the relevant regulator (IFSCA) before relying on them.
