A Gateway toIndia’s Growth Story.
Nestled within Gujarat lies GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) — a meticulously planned International Financial Services Centre, established with the vision of becoming a global financial and tech hub.
Why GIFT City deserves a closer look
GIFT City offers a unique ecosystem for corporations seeking to capitalise on India’s growth — here’s what sets it apart.
GIFT City’s geographical advantage allows easy access to major Indian and international markets. World-class infrastructure — including high-speed internet and air connectivity — facilitates seamless global transactions.
Companies in GIFT City enjoy duty-free imports, single-window clearances and simplified regulatory procedures. The IFSC status offers exemptions on corporate tax, minimum alternative tax (MAT) and GST for specific services, making operations cost-effective.
A dedicated, unified regulator oversees all financial services in the IFSC with globally benchmarked rules, giving businesses regulatory clarity and ease.
Plug-and-play offices, district cooling, a dedicated utility corridor and high-speed connectivity — built to global standards from the ground up.
Opportunities across banking, capital markets, insurance, fintech, aircraft and ship leasing, global treasury and in-house centres — tailored to each institution.
world-class infrastructure.
GIFT City as a springboard
For corporations looking to tap into India’s booming economy, GIFT City offers a compelling proposition — a launchpad for accessing the vast Indian market, conducting international financial transactions efficiently and fostering innovation in a business-friendly environment.
With its focus on global standards, regulatory ease and world-class infrastructure, GIFT City is poised to play a pivotal role in India’s emergence as a global financial powerhouse.
Eight reasons the IFSC works
A designated offshore jurisdiction within India — with its own distinct financial regulations and tax framework.
What GIFT City brings to the table
From single-window approvals to plug-and-play infrastructure — nine reasons businesses choose to set up in GIFT City.
The unique features of GIFT City IFSC
An introduction and welcome by SPEC Finance, a GIFT City India Merchant Bank and Finance Company: global finance companies, corporations and investors are choosing GIFT City as their international financial hub.
GIFT City, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in western India, is the first International Financial Center of India — created by an act of Indian Parliament, with modern and progressive regulations placing it at par with competitive financial hubs of the world.
With cost-effective access to the most significant global brain trust of highly educated Indian youth and professionals, GIFT City is a true international financial center that bridges the Global North and South — a competitive, cost-effective and tax-efficient hub for global investments and finance.
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IFSCA framework & foreign currency operations
SPEC Finance (IFSC) Pvt Ltd is a registered Finance Company in GIFT City IFSC, supervised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) — a designated offshore jurisdiction within India, with its own distinct financial regulations and tax framework.
Under the IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, SPEC Finance is permitted to carry out borrowing and lending transactions only in specified foreign currencies approved by IFSCA. The Indian Rupee (INR) is not permitted for financing transactions in the IFSC, except for limited operational use.
Learn more: giftgujarat.in · ifsca.gov.in
GIFT City — a gateway to global business.
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