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Budget 2026 extends tax holiday to supercharge GIFT City’s global finance appeal
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Experts say tax certainty and dividend changes could shift flows
Budget 2026’s proposed tax holiday extension for GIFT City aims to make India’s IFSC more competitive globally. Analysts argue that tax certainty, along with rationalised dividend provisions, can improve investor confidence and encourage deeper onshoring. The move is expected to strengthen GIFT City’s ability to attract international finance business compared with rival centres.
- Budget 2026 extends GIFT City tax holiday to bolster IFSC appeal
- Tax certainty is expected to improve investor confidence
- Dividend provisions are being rationalised to support onshoring
- Changes could boost competition against other global financial centres
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