GIFT City's NSE International Exchange aims to attract its first equity listing in a foreign currency this quarter, offering a new fundraising avenue for firms.
The initiative, situated in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, targets unlisted companies initially, including Indian firms with foreign holdings or those based in Silicon Valley or Delaware.
The move highlights India's push to become a global financial hub like Dubai or Hong Kong, offering tax exemptions and regulatory benefits to attract international capital raising.
The foreign-currency listing in GIFT City could benefit Indian firms looking to expand globally by reducing currency conversion and hedging costs, showcasing the growing sophistication of India's capital markets.