India’s new finance hub in Gujarat eyes real-time dollar settlement by 2025

India’s new finance hub in Gujarat eyes real-time dollar settlement by 2025

Real-time dollar settlement in India’s newest financial hub in Gujarat is likely to become operational later this year or by early 2025, according to a senior official, a step that could burnish the country’s appeal to foreign investors. The service which will cut down on times and delays, and it would be available for financial … Read more

Bank of India acquires over 6 pc stake in CCIL IFSC

Bank of India acquires over 6 pc stake in CCIL IFSC

State-owned Bank of India on Monday said it has acquired a 6.125 per cent stake in the recently incorporated CCIL IFSC, listed in GIFT SEZ, reflecting its commitment to the growth of IFSC. The announcement was made by Bank of India’s Executive Director (International Operations) Subrat Kumar in GIFT City while speaking at an event … Read more

Govt’s decision to extend tax benefits to boost investor confidence, say experts

Govt’s decision to extend tax benefits to boost investor confidence, say experts

The decision to extend tax benefits that were set to expire in FY24 by a year will provide global investors and eligible companies with the clarity and certainty they need to enhance investment and operational planning, experts said. Eligible startups, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and units in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) GIFT … Read more