GIFT City Guide

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GIFT Nifty: Timings, Metrics and How to Track It

GIFT Nifty: Timings, Metrics and How to Track It

Ankur Choudhary•8 min read•
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•