GIFTed Insights Ep 17: USD fixed income like returns for NRIs via GIFT City AIFs
About the Event
We’re back with GIFTed Insights Ep 17, and this time we’re exploring how NRIs and global investors can access fixed income opportunities through GIFT City AIFs.
As investors increasingly look for stable USD-denominated returns with lower volatility, GIFT City is emerging as a new gateway to access professionally managed fixed income strategies from India’s IFSC ecosystem.
To help unpack this opportunity, we’re hosting an exclusive conversation with Puneet Sharma, CEO of Whitespace Alpha, who brings over 20+yrs of experience in investment management and alternative investments across global markets.
In this session, we’ll cover:
✔️ How fixed income GIFT City AIFs work for global investors
✔️ Low-volatility fixed income opportunities targeting USD returns
✔️ How AAA-rated bonds & Government Securities strategies are structured
✔️ Risks, taxation, liquidity & investor suitability
✔️ Live Q&A with the Whitespace Alpha fund team
Why this matters:
✔️ Growing demand for stable USD yield opportunities among NRIs
✔️ GIFT City is opening new investment structures for global investors
✔️ Better understanding of risk-adjusted fixed income investing
✔️ Learn directly from experienced investment professionals
Who should attend:
✔️ NRIs exploring fixed income opportunities in USD
✔️ Investors looking for lower-volatility global investments
✔️ Professionals interested in GIFT City investment products
✔️ Anyone looking to better understand fixed income AIF structures
Whether you’re actively investing globally or simply exploring how GIFT City investment products work, this session will help you better understand the opportunities, risks, and structure behind fixed income AIFs.
📅 Date: 1st June 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM IST
📍 Format: Online Meetup
Seats are limited - register early to secure your spot.
AIF Eligibility Note
GIFT City AIFs are available only to eligible investors and are not intended for retail investors or public distribution.
The standard minimum investment in an AIF is USD 150,000.
A lower minimum investment may be available only for eligible Accredited Investors. You may qualify as an Accredited Investor if you meet either of the following criteria:
Income criteria: Annual income of USD 200,000 or more in the previous financial year, with a reasonable expectation of similar income in the current financial year; or
Net worth criteria: Net worth of USD 1 million or more, excluding primary residence, with at least USD 500,000 held in financial assets.
Accredited Investor status, investment eligibility, and fund acceptance are subject to verification.