What are International Equity Funds?
International Equity funds via GIFT City provide USD-denominated access to global and emerging market equities — including India, China, Brazil, South-East Asia, and other high-growth economies. These IFSCA-regulated funds allow Indian HNIs and NRIs to diversify geographically beyond domestic markets with competitive return potential.
- Emerging Market Alpha: Higher growth potential from developing economies vs. developed markets
- Geographic Diversification: Spread across Asia, LatAm, Eastern Europe, and Africa
- Currency Hedge: USD-denominated returns protect against INR volatility
- Sector Themes: Access to global healthcare, technology, consumer, and energy leaders
- IFSCA Regulated: Fully compliant with India's international financial services framework
Who Should Invest?
Best suited for:
- Growth Investors: Seeking 18–25% return potential over a 5–7 year horizon
- NRIs & OCIs: Diversified global equity exposure with convenient USD repatriation
- Thematic Investors: Access to global healthcare, EV, clean energy, and tech themes
- India-Focused Diversifiers: Complement domestic equity with international exposure
- Long-Term Wealth Builders: Compound wealth in high-growth global economies