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GIFT City Updates (2024-2025)

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This document provides a comprehensive summary of key regulatory and policy developments in GIFT City, India's premier financial hub.

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This document provides a comprehensive summary of key regulatory and policy developments in GIFT City, India's premier financial hub.

With a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial for businesses and stakeholders.

This comprehensive update captures the most critical announcements, notifications, and changes shaping the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) landscape over the past year.

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