GIFT City Guide

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GIFT City Checklist: 15 Questions NRIs Should Ask

GIFT City Checklist: 15 Questions NRIs Should Ask

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City vs Dubai, Singapore, US: NRI Comparison Errors

GIFT City vs Dubai, Singapore, US: NRI Comparison Errors

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City Is Not a Tax Haven: NRI Mistakes to Avoid

GIFT City Is Not a Tax Haven: NRI Mistakes to Avoid

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
Do GIFT City Investments Need to Be Reported in ITR?

Do GIFT City Investments Need to Be Reported in ITR?

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City Mutual Fund Tax Mistakes for NRIs

GIFT City Mutual Fund Tax Mistakes for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City AIF Mistakes: Not the Same as Mutual Funds

GIFT City AIF Mistakes: Not the Same as Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
Why NRIs Should Not Pick Only the Highest GIFT City Rate

Why NRIs Should Not Pick Only the Highest GIFT City Rate

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City Mistake: Ignoring NRI, RNOR and Resident Status

GIFT City Mistake: Ignoring NRI, RNOR and Resident Status

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
Are All GIFT City Investments Tax-Free? Mistakes to Avoid

Are All GIFT City Investments Tax-Free? Mistakes to Avoid

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
Foreign Currency Savings Account in GIFT City: How It Works for NRIs

Foreign Currency Savings Account in GIFT City: How It Works for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
Can Resident Indians Open a GIFT City Foreign Currency Account Under LRS?

Can Resident Indians Open a GIFT City Foreign Currency Account Under LRS?

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
Which Currencies Can You Hold in a GIFT City Bank Account?

Which Currencies Can You Hold in a GIFT City Bank Account?

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
Who Can Open a GIFT City Bank Account? NRI, OCI, Resident and Foreigner Rules

Who Can Open a GIFT City Bank Account? NRI, OCI, Resident and Foreigner Rules

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
How to Use GIFT Nifty Live Data to Invest Better

How to Use GIFT Nifty Live Data to Invest Better

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
What Is GIFT City? Easy Guide

What Is GIFT City? Easy Guide

Savitri Bobde • 7 min read •
What Are Stock Market Indices? Beginner Guide for NRIs

What Are Stock Market Indices? Beginner Guide for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 8 min read •
Best GIFT City Bank Accounts for NRIs: Full Comparison Guide

Best GIFT City Bank Accounts for NRIs: Full Comparison Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
Can NRIs Hold Dollars in a GIFT City Bank Account?

Can NRIs Hold Dollars in a GIFT City Bank Account?

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Are GIFT City Bank Accounts Regulated by RBI or IFSCA?

Are GIFT City Bank Accounts Regulated by RBI or IFSCA?

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Is Interest from a GIFT City Bank Account Taxable for NRIs?

Is Interest from a GIFT City Bank Account Taxable for NRIs?

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Can You Repatriate Money from a GIFT City Bank Account?

Can You Repatriate Money from a GIFT City Bank Account?

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Can OCI Cardholders Open a GIFT City Bank Account?

Can OCI Cardholders Open a GIFT City Bank Account?

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Outward Remittance from GIFT City Bank Accounts: Rules and Process

Outward Remittance from GIFT City Bank Accounts: Rules and Process

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Forex Charges in GIFT City Bank Accounts: What NRIs Should Know

Forex Charges in GIFT City Bank Accounts: What NRIs Should Know

Ankur Choudhary • 16 min read •
Minimum Balance Requirements for GIFT City Bank Accounts

Minimum Balance Requirements for GIFT City Bank Accounts

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
GIFT City Bank Account Charges: What NRIs Should Compare Before Opening

GIFT City Bank Account Charges: What NRIs Should Compare Before Opening

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Why Are Indian Banks Opening Branches in GIFT City?

Why Are Indian Banks Opening Branches in GIFT City?

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Is GIFT City Banking Better Than Traditional NRI Banking?

Is GIFT City Banking Better Than Traditional NRI Banking?

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
Who Should Not Open a GIFT City Bank Account?

Who Should Not Open a GIFT City Bank Account?

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
GIFT City Bank Accounts: Pros and Cons for NRIs

GIFT City Bank Accounts: Pros and Cons for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
What Is a GIFT City Bank Account? Simple Guide for NRIs

What Is a GIFT City Bank Account? Simple Guide for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
GIFT City Banking Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Limitations for NRIs

GIFT City Banking Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Limitations for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Common Mistakes NRIs Make While Opening a GIFT City Bank Account

Common Mistakes NRIs Make While Opening a GIFT City Bank Account

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Can NRIs Open a GIFT City Bank Account Online?

Can NRIs Open a GIFT City Bank Account Online?

Ankur Choudhary • 13 min read •
What Documents Are Needed to Open a GIFT City Bank Account?

What Documents Are Needed to Open a GIFT City Bank Account?

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Can UAE NRIs Open a USD Bank Account in GIFT City?

Can UAE NRIs Open a USD Bank Account in GIFT City?

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Currency Risk in GIFT City Funds - NRIs Guide

Currency Risk in GIFT City Funds - NRIs Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
How RNOR Status Helps NRIs Save Tax on Investments

How RNOR Status Helps NRIs Save Tax on Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 30 min read •
Why Are GIFT City Direct Funds More Expensive Than Domestic Mutual Funds

Why Are GIFT City Direct Funds More Expensive Than Domestic Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 23 min read •
Feeder Fund vs Fund of Funds - Are They the Same in GIFT City

Feeder Fund vs Fund of Funds - Are They the Same in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 34 min read •
Investor Level Taxation vs Fund Level Taxation Explained Simply

Investor Level Taxation vs Fund Level Taxation Explained Simply

Ankur Choudhary • 29 min read •
Inbound vs Outbound Funds in GIFT City - What NRIs Must Understand

Inbound vs Outbound Funds in GIFT City - What NRIs Must Understand

Ankur Choudhary • 28 min read •
Buffer Period After Returning to India Before GIFT Fund Gains Become Taxable

Buffer Period After Returning to India Before GIFT Fund Gains Become Taxable

Ankur Choudhary • 25 min read •
Is GIFT City Real - Everything to Know

Is GIFT City Real - Everything to Know

Ankur Choudhary • 23 min read •
How GIFT City Funds Complement Your Mutual Fund Portfolio

How GIFT City Funds Complement Your Mutual Fund Portfolio

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
Using GIFT City Funds for Children's Education Planning

Using GIFT City Funds for Children's Education Planning

Ankur Choudhary • 17 min read •
How to Shift Gradually From NRE FDs to GIFT City Mutual Funds

How to Shift Gradually From NRE FDs to GIFT City Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 18 min read •
Reviewing Your GIFT City Allocation Every Year - A Practical Framework

Reviewing Your GIFT City Allocation Every Year - A Practical Framework

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
What Happens to GIFT City Investments If You Move Back to India

What Happens to GIFT City Investments If You Move Back to India

Ankur Choudhary • 16 min read •
Build Long-Term Wealth as an NRI with GIFT City Investments

Build Long-Term Wealth as an NRI with GIFT City Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 9 min read •
The Biggest Misconceptions About USD Investing Through GIFT City

The Biggest Misconceptions About USD Investing Through GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 18 min read •
What Happens to USD GIFT City Funds During a Global Market Crash

What Happens to USD GIFT City Funds During a Global Market Crash

Ankur Choudhary • 16 min read •
Are GIFT City Mutual Funds Suitable for Short-Term Goals

Are GIFT City Mutual Funds Suitable for Short-Term Goals

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City vs US Brokerage Investing - Guide for NRIs

GIFT City vs US Brokerage Investing - Guide for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 19 min read •
GIFT City Funds vs International ETFs for NRIs

GIFT City Funds vs International ETFs for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 20 min read •
When Should NRIs Increase Allocation to GIFT City Investments

When Should NRIs Increase Allocation to GIFT City Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
What Happens to GIFT City Mutual Funds If Your NRI Status Changes

What Happens to GIFT City Mutual Funds If Your NRI Status Changes

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
How to Add GIFT City Mutual Funds to an Existing NRI Portfolio

How to Add GIFT City Mutual Funds to an Existing NRI Portfolio

Ankur Choudhary • 16 min read •
Who Should Consider GIFT City Mutual Funds

Who Should Consider GIFT City Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
How to Transition from Fixed Deposits to GIFT City Mutual Funds

How to Transition from Fixed Deposits to GIFT City Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
Should GIFT City Funds Replace Your Overseas Investments

Should GIFT City Funds Replace Your Overseas Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
How GIFT City Mutual Funds Can Reduce Home Country Risk

How GIFT City Mutual Funds Can Reduce Home Country Risk

Ankur Choudhary • 15 min read •
How to Compare Expense Ratios in GIFT City Funds

How to Compare Expense Ratios in GIFT City Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 21 min read •
Active vs Passive GIFT City Mutual Funds for NRIs

Active vs Passive GIFT City Mutual Funds for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 22 min read •
Growth vs Income in GIFT City Funds for NRIs

Growth vs Income in GIFT City Funds for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 21 min read •
How to Choose the Right GIFT City Mutual Fund for Your Risk Profile

How to Choose the Right GIFT City Mutual Fund for Your Risk Profile

Ankur Choudhary • 19 min read •
What Makes GIFT City Mutual Funds Suitable for NRIs

What Makes GIFT City Mutual Funds Suitable for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 22 min read •
Benchmarks to Compare GIFT City Mutual Funds

Benchmarks to Compare GIFT City Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 19 min read •
How to Evaluate USD Mutual Funds in GIFT City

How to Evaluate USD Mutual Funds in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 16 min read •
Top Gift City Funds for NRIs in 2026

Top Gift City Funds for NRIs in 2026

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
GIFT City Funds vs Overseas Platforms for NRIs - Costs, Taxes & Rules

GIFT City Funds vs Overseas Platforms for NRIs - Costs, Taxes & Rules

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Are GIFT City Investments Covered Under Indian Investor Laws

Are GIFT City Investments Covered Under Indian Investor Laws

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
When Does Investing in USD NOT Make Sense for NRIs

When Does Investing in USD NOT Make Sense for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
How to Open an Account on Belong (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Open an Account on Belong (Step-by-Step Guide)

Ankur Choudhary • 8 min read •
5 Warning Signs an NRI Investment Product May Be Mis-Sold

5 Warning Signs an NRI Investment Product May Be Mis-Sold

Ankur Choudhary • 13 min read •
5 Questions NRIs Should Ask Before Investing Through GIFT City

5 Questions NRIs Should Ask Before Investing Through GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 10 min read •
5 Hidden Costs NRIs Should Check Before Any India Investment

5 Hidden Costs NRIs Should Check Before Any India Investment

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
6 Situations Where GIFT City Investments May NOT Be Right for You

6 Situations Where GIFT City Investments May NOT Be Right for You

Ankur Choudhary • 10 min read •
5 Risks NRIs Should Know Before Investing in GIFT City

5 Risks NRIs Should Know Before Investing in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
5 Myths About GIFT City That Confuse First-Time NRI Investors

5 Myths About GIFT City That Confuse First-Time NRI Investors

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
9 Facts About GIFT City Investing That Are Rarely Explained Clearly

9 Facts About GIFT City Investing That Are Rarely Explained Clearly

Ankur Choudhary • 13 min read •
7 Things Most NRIs Misunderstand About GIFT City Investments

7 Things Most NRIs Misunderstand About GIFT City Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
What Benchmarks Should Be Used for GIFT City Investments

What Benchmarks Should Be Used for GIFT City Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
How to Evaluate Performance of GIFT City Funds Correctly

How to Evaluate Performance of GIFT City Funds Correctly

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
How Much Allocation to GIFT City Is Sensible for NRIs

How Much Allocation to GIFT City Is Sensible for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
Tax Exemption vs Tax Deferral in GIFT City - What NRIs Must Know

Tax Exemption vs Tax Deferral in GIFT City - What NRIs Must Know

Ankur Choudhary • 13 min read •
How FEMA Applies Differently to GIFT City Investments

How FEMA Applies Differently to GIFT City Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Who Regulates GIFT City Investments

Who Regulates GIFT City Investments

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Do GIFT City Investments Trigger UAE Tax Reporting

Do GIFT City Investments Trigger UAE Tax Reporting

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
GIFT City Mutual Funds vs AIFs - Which Suits Retail NRIs

GIFT City Mutual Funds vs AIFs - Which Suits Retail NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
Early Adopter Advantage vs Waiting It Out - Should You Invest in GIFT City Now

Early Adopter Advantage vs Waiting It Out - Should You Invest in GIFT City Now

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
Liquidity in GIFT City vs Indian Mutual Funds

Liquidity in GIFT City vs Indian Mutual Funds

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
How to Transfer Money from ICICI Bank to GIFT City - Step-by-Step Guide

How to Transfer Money from ICICI Bank to GIFT City - Step-by-Step Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
GIFT City Regulations vs RBI Regulations - Who Governs What

GIFT City Regulations vs RBI Regulations - Who Governs What

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
GIFT City Mutual Funds vs FCNR Deposits - Currency Safety vs Growth

GIFT City Mutual Funds vs FCNR Deposits - Currency Safety vs Growth

Ankur Choudhary • 13 min read •
GIFT City vs SEZ - How Are They Regulated Differently

GIFT City vs SEZ - How Are They Regulated Differently

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
GIFT City Mutual Funds vs Indian Mutual Funds - Which is Better

GIFT City Mutual Funds vs Indian Mutual Funds - Which is Better

Ankur Choudhary • 10 min read •
GIFT City Mutual Funds vs NRE Fixed Deposits - Which is Better

GIFT City Mutual Funds vs NRE Fixed Deposits - Which is Better

Ankur Choudhary • 14 min read •
Do GIFT City Mutual Funds Really Offer Tax-Free Returns? The Reality

Do GIFT City Mutual Funds Really Offer Tax-Free Returns? The Reality

Ankur Choudhary • 11 min read •
Capital Gains on GIFT City Mutual Funds - How Much Tax Do NRIs Pay

Capital Gains on GIFT City Mutual Funds - How Much Tax Do NRIs Pay

Ankur Choudhary • 12 min read •
Who Can Invest in GIFT City Mutual Funds: NRI's Guide

Who Can Invest in GIFT City Mutual Funds: NRI's Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 9 min read •
Risks of Investing in GIFT City Mutual Funds - What NRIs Should Know

Risks of Investing in GIFT City Mutual Funds - What NRIs Should Know

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
How to Choose Between GIFT City FDs, Mutual Funds, and ETFs

How to Choose Between GIFT City FDs, Mutual Funds, and ETFs

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
How GIFT City Tax Treatments Work for UK NRIs

How GIFT City Tax Treatments Work for UK NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 8 min read •
How to Transfer Money from IDFC First Bank to GIFT City - Step-by-Step Guide

How to Transfer Money from IDFC First Bank to GIFT City - Step-by-Step Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
Types of GIFT City Mutual Funds for NRIs

Types of GIFT City Mutual Funds for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 8 min read •
Top Mistakes UK NRIs Make When Investing in GIFT City

Top Mistakes UK NRIs Make When Investing in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 3 min read •
GIFT City for UK Families - How to Invest Jointly With Parents in India

GIFT City for UK Families - How to Invest Jointly With Parents in India

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
GIFT City Explained for UK NRIs - What It Is and Why It Matters

GIFT City Explained for UK NRIs - What It Is and Why It Matters

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
What UK NRIs Should Watch Out for Before Investing in GIFT City

What UK NRIs Should Watch Out for Before Investing in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
A Deep Dive into Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in GIFT City

A Deep Dive into Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
IFSC Insurance Offices In GIFT City: Types and NRI Benefits

IFSC Insurance Offices In GIFT City: Types and NRI Benefits

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
GIFT City Tax Benefits For NRIs - Complete Guide for 2026

GIFT City Tax Benefits For NRIs - Complete Guide for 2026

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
NSE IFSC Benefits and Features for Global Investors and NRIs

NSE IFSC Benefits and Features for Global Investors and NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 8 min read •
GIFT City’s Future - What NRIs Should Know?

GIFT City’s Future - What NRIs Should Know?

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City - Everything You Need to Know

GIFT City - Everything You Need to Know

Ankur Choudhary • 8 min read •
GIFT City Benefits for NRIs, Startups and Resident Indians

GIFT City Benefits for NRIs, Startups and Resident Indians

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
GIFT City IFSC: Features, Benefits and Complete Guide

GIFT City IFSC: Features, Benefits and Complete Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
Best Things to Do in GIFT City: Top Attractions and Experiences

Best Things to Do in GIFT City: Top Attractions and Experiences

Savitri Bobde • 6 min read •
GIFT City vs Singapore: Key Differences and Business Benefits

GIFT City vs Singapore: Key Differences and Business Benefits

Savitri Bobde • 7 min read •
GIFT City vs Mumbai: Which is Better for Business and Investment?

GIFT City vs Mumbai: Which is Better for Business and Investment?

Savitri Bobde • 9 min read •
A Detailed Overview of GIFT City Liquor Policy

A Detailed Overview of GIFT City Liquor Policy

Savitri Bobde • 6 min read •
World Trade Center GIFT City: A Global Business Hub

World Trade Center GIFT City: A Global Business Hub

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
Top Universities in GIFT City: Courses and Opportunities

Top Universities in GIFT City: Courses and Opportunities

Savitri Bobde • 6 min read •
Gift City vs Dholera SIR: Which Is Better For Investors & NRIs?

Gift City vs Dholera SIR: Which Is Better For Investors & NRIs?

Ankur Choudhary • 7 min read •
GIFT City Investments for Businesses: Opportunities & Benefits

GIFT City Investments for Businesses: Opportunities & Benefits

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
GIFT City Careers and Jobs: Sectors, Benefits and How to Apply

GIFT City Careers and Jobs: Sectors, Benefits and How to Apply

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
GIFT City Club Membership: Types, Benefits and Fees

GIFT City Club Membership: Types, Benefits and Fees

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
Guide to Setting Up Business in GIFT City

Guide to Setting Up Business in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 5 min read •
GIFT City SEZ (Special Economic Zone): Area, Features & Benefits

GIFT City SEZ (Special Economic Zone): Area, Features & Benefits

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
GIFT City Funds - Investment Opportunities for NRIs

GIFT City Funds - Investment Opportunities for NRIs

Ankur Choudhary • 6 min read •
Understanding Key Differences Between GIFT Nifty vs SGX Nifty

Understanding Key Differences Between GIFT Nifty vs SGX Nifty

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •
Everything You Need to Know About Banking in GIFT City IFSC

Everything You Need to Know About Banking in GIFT City IFSC

Ankur Choudhary • 3 min read •
NIFTY Bharat Bond Index Futures in GIFT City

NIFTY Bharat Bond Index Futures in GIFT City

Ankur Choudhary • 3 min read •
GIFT City Fixed Deposits for NRIs: Complete Guide

GIFT City Fixed Deposits for NRIs: Complete Guide

Ankur Choudhary • 4 min read •