Budget 2024 may give Indian startups' HQ relocation plans a fresh lease of life
Indian startups domiciled abroad may relocate their headquarters to India via GIFT City, utilizing its SEZ for tax benefits. Amendments this year enabled unlisted firms to directly list on GIFT IFSC. IFSCA aims to finalize GIFT City listing norms by July for August implementation, facilitating e-commerce and tech firms' return like Razorpay, Zepto, Meesho to tap into India's growing stock market and access capital through global listings in GIFT City or specific overseas jurisdictions.