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IFSCA Enforcement Powers: Investigation, Penalties, Cancellation and Appeals
When an entity in GIFT IFSC receives a show-cause notice from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), one of the first questions is which statute governs th
Setting Up in GIFT IFSC: The Letter of Approval, IFSCA Registration and the SWIT Process
Setting up in GIFT IFSC requires two distinct approvals: a Letter of Approval to operate as a unit in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and the applicable licence, registration, recogn
Inside India, Outside for FEMA: The Legal Status of a GIFT IFSC Unit
A company incorporated in GIFT IFSC is an Indian company. For foreign exchange purposes, however, it is treated as a person resident outside India. It also sits within a Special Ec
One Regulator, Fourteen Statutes: How the IFSCA Act, 2019 Allocates Regulatory Power in GIFT IFSC
GIFT IFSC is often described as having a “unified regulator”. That is accurate but incomplete. The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) did not re
Setting Up a PMS / FME in GIFT City IFSC: IFSCA Registration & Compliance Timeline
Executive Summary The emergence of the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) as India’s premier offshore financ
GIFT City vs Mainland India in 2026: Where Should Your Fund or Treasury Be Domiciled?
Executive Summary The gift city vs mainland india fund debate has emerged as one of the most consequential structural decisions facing fund managers, treasury departments, and fina
Foreign Insurance Company Entry in India: IRDAI Process, GIFT City Strategy & Setup Guide (2026)
Part 6: Four-Lane India Entry for Insurance In Part V, we examined the regulatory architecture governing insurance operations across mainland India and GIFT City. Building on tha
GIFT City Insurance Regulations: How IRDAI, IFSCA & FEMA Work Together in India
Part 5: Four-Lane India Entry for Insurance Introduction In Part 4, we discussed how to set up an InsureTech VC Fund in GIFT City IFSC — now in Part 5, we need to look at how t
How to Set Up an InsureTech VC Fund in GIFT City IFSC (IFSCA Regulations 2025 Guide)
Part 4: Four-Lane India Entry for Insurance Introduction In the part 3, we explored how foreign insurance groups can establish a technology and innovation presence in GIFT City.
GIFT City GIC Setup for Foreign Insurance Groups: IFSCA Regulations, Transfer Pricing & Safe Harbour Guide (2025–26)
Part 3: Four-Lane India Entry for Insurance Introduction In Part II, we looked at how to set up a reinsurance presence in GIFT City through an IIO. In this Part III, we move to t
