The legal framework in GIFT IFSC is designed to provide a secure, transparent, and efficient trading environment benchmarked to global standards.

• Unified Regulation by IFSCA: The IFSCA acts as the single regulator for all trading activities, ensuring consistent and agile rule-making that fosters market development.
• Foreign Currency Trading: All transactions on the IFSC exchanges are denominated in foreign currencies (e.g., USD), eliminating currency risk and providing a seamless experience for international traders.
• Market Integrity and Fairness: The regulatory framework includes robust rules to prevent market manipulation, insider trading, and ensure fair price discovery for all participants.
• Global Best Practices: Trading, clearing, and settlement regulations are aligned with international best practices, providing confidence and security to global institutional investors and traders.

The GIFT City trading ecosystem is supported by a network of world-class institutions that ensure its efficiency and integrity.

• India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX): As India's first international bullion exchange, the IIBX provides a transparent platform for trading physical gold and silver, and their derivatives.
• India INX & NSE IFSC: These two international stock exchanges offer a wide array of trading products, including stock derivatives, index derivatives, currency derivatives, and commodity derivatives.
• International Clearing Corporations: These entities act as the central counterparty for all trades, guaranteeing settlement and mitigating counterparty risk.
• Global Custodians and Banks: A strong network of international banks and custodians operates within GIFT City, facilitating the seamless movement of funds and securities for trading operations.

GIFT City offers an unbeatable package of incentives that makes it one of the most attractive trading hubs in the world.

• 10-Year Tax Holiday: Enjoy a 100% exemption on profits earned from your trading activities for 10 out of the first 15 years.
• Waiver of Transaction Taxes: All trades on the IFSC exchanges are exempt from Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT), significantly reducing trading costs.
• GST Exemption: No GST is levied on services received by your trading unit, including exchange transaction fees and brokerage services.
• Low Latency Trading: Benefit from the Tier-IV data center and co-location services offered by the exchanges, providing a significant advantage for high-frequency and algorithmic trading firms.

Our experts will help you structure your operations to take full advantage of these powerful incentives.