GIFT City IFSC
Investing via GIFT City
A regulated, streamlined route for Indian investors to access global markets.
What is GIFT City IFSC?
GIFT City — Gujarat International Finance Tec-City — is India's first and only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, it is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), a unified statutory body established under the IFSCA Act, 2019.
GIFT City was created to provide a global financial hub within Indian jurisdiction. It enables Indian investors to access international securities, global funds, and foreign currency products without the complexity of opening overseas brokerage accounts or navigating foreign regulations.
For Indian investors, GIFT City offers a single-window, regulated platform to invest globally — all while remaining within the Indian legal and regulatory framework. All transactions within GIFT City occur in foreign currency (primarily USD), and the IFSC enjoys specific regulatory and tax advantages designed to compete with global financial centres like Singapore and Dubai.
How to Invest Through SOIC Global
Contact SOIC Global
Reach out to our team to understand the fund, ask questions, and begin onboarding.
Complete KYC & Documentation
Standard KYC process. Indian residents invest via LRS, up to $250,000 per financial year.
Fund Deployment
Your capital is deployed into global equities selected through the TVGP framework.
Track & Report
Monitor your investment through regular NAV updates and detailed portfolio reports.
Benefits of the GIFT City Route
Simplified Access
No foreign brokerage accounts, no complex overseas paperwork. One regulated Indian platform for global investing.
Indian Jurisdiction
GIFT City is regulated by IFSCA within India. Your investment operates under Indian law with robust regulatory oversight.
No STT or Stamp Duty
Transactions within GIFT City IFSC are exempt from Securities Transaction Tax and stamp duty.
Full Repatriation
Capital and returns are fully repatriable. Proceeds can be transferred back to your Indian bank account without restrictions.
LRS Route
Indian residents invest via the Reserve Bank of India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, a well-established legal framework.
Professional Management
Your global portfolio is managed by the SOIC team with ₹1,000 Cr+ AUM experience in Indian equities.
How GIFT City Compares
| Feature | GIFT City (SOIC Global) | Direct Foreign Brokerage | LRS + Overseas MF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation | IFSCA (Indian jurisdiction) | Foreign regulator | Foreign regulator |
| KYC Process | Indian KYC | Foreign KYC + documentation | Varies by platform |
| Currency | USD (fund level) | USD (direct) | USD |
| Tax Reporting | Simplified | Complex foreign reporting | Complex |
| Professional Management | Yes — TVGP framework | Self-directed | Fund manager (no TVGP) |
| Repatriation | Full, streamlined | Manual wire transfers | Varies |
| STT / Stamp Duty | Exempt | N/A | N/A |
Disclaimer: This comparison is for illustrative purposes only. Tax treatment varies based on individual circumstances and is subject to change. Consult a qualified tax advisor before making investment decisions.