GIFT City IFSC —
India's global fund hub.
On 24 July 2025 IFSCA notified the Fund Management (Amendment) Regulations enabling Third-Party Fund Management. CAWT is building an IFSCA-licensed FME platform — allowing global, domestic and family-office managers to launch and run Indian Focussed / Global Schemes without setting up their own IFSC entity.
Growth across FMEs, schemes and commitments.
India's first and only International Financial Services Centre, legally treated as non-resident territory under FEMA. Designed to compete with Singapore, Dubai, Mauritius and Cayman — a unified regulator, USD-denominated structures, and one of the most competitive tax frameworks in the world.
A best-in-class fiscal framework.
Subject to prescribed conditions. Readers should refer to relevant CBDT, CBIC and GST Council notifications.
The CAWT platform — end-to-end fund services.
GIFT City Platform Services
India inbound and outbound fund platform support through GIFT City IFSC structures.
- ·India inbound structures
- ·Outbound allocation structures
- ·FME platform support
- ·IFSCA coordination
GIFT City Fund Setup
End-to-end setup assistance for managers launching funds through GIFT City IFSC.
- ·Fund structuring
- ·PPM and documents
- ·IFSCA filing coordination
- ·First-close readiness
Global Fund Structures & Solutions
Coordination and structuring across global fund platforms and offshore vehicles.
- ·Structure feasibility
- ·Manager coordination
- ·Investor-base assessment
- ·Cross-border interaction review
Fund Accounting & Administration
Fund accounting, NAV, investor services and compliance coordination.
- ·NAV computation with audit-ready trails
- ·End-to-end investor onboarding
- ·FATCA & CRS reporting across jurisdictions
- ·Proactive regulatory filings
Built for managers at every scale.
Global Asset Managers
International managers seeking India exposure without setting up a standalone IFSC entity — ideal if you're already regulated in Singapore, Dubai, Cayman, the UK or the US.
Domestic Fund Managers
SEBI-registered PMS or AIF managers looking to launch USD-denominated offshore schemes with GIFT City tax advantages, without a separate FME registration.
Family Offices & SFOs
UHNI families and single family offices structuring a private investment vehicle through GIFT City — retaining full control over investment decisions.
Boutique & Emerging Managers
First-time managers leveraging GIFT City infrastructure to launch institutional-grade funds cost-effectively.
NRI & Diaspora Managers
Managers in the US, UK, Gulf or Southeast Asia running India-focused or global funds — leveraging the 100% NRI contribution carve-out for FPIs.
PE / VC Sponsors
Private equity and venture capital sponsors structuring Cat I or Cat II AIFs for deal-by-deal or pooled strategies via GIFT City.
From first call to first close.
Initial Conversation
Share your fund strategy, investor base and target markets. We assess fit and advise on optimal structure.
Due Diligence & Onboarding
Eligibility assessment of the external manager as per IFSCA's fit-and-proper criteria.
Fund Structuring
Working with your legal advisors to draft the PPM, fund documents and investor agreements.
IFSCA Filing
We file the fund application with IFSCA and manage the regulatory approval process.
Fund Launch
Investor onboarding, KYC completion and first close. You begin managing the portfolio.