IFSCA Circular, dated February 03, 2026, with File No. IFSCA-FCR/4/2026-Banking, addresses the requirement for Finance Companies/Units (FC/FU) in IFSC to have a website/webpage, referencing IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021 issued March 25, 2021. To ensure transparency and enhance consumer awareness, IFSCA mandates that all FCs/FUs providing services to clients other than their group entities must maintain a dedicated website/webpage. This website/webpage must display the following information about the FC/FU: a brief overview of GIFT IFSC ecosystem; Certificate of Registration clearly reflecting the Registration number and permitted activities; a list of products and services offered with detailed descriptions; the grievance redressal procedure and contact details of the Grievance Redressal Officer; and name, designation, and contact details of key managerial personnel in IFSC.
This circular is issued under the powers conferred by Sections 12 and 13 of the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019, and Regulation 10(1) of the FC Regulations, and will come into force from April 01, 2026.
A copy of this Circular is available at www.ifsca.gov.in.
Contact: Riddhi Bhandari, General Manager, riddhi.bhandari@ifsca.gov.in.
Key Entities Referenced
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA): The regulator issuing the circular regarding website requirements for Finance Companies/Units.
IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021 (‘FC Regulations’): Regulations issued by IFSCA that form the basis for the circular.
International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019: Act that provides the legal basis for the circular.
Finance Company/ Finance Unit (FC/FU): The entities regulated by the circular, required to have a website/webpage.
IFSC: Location where the regulations apply.
CIRCULAR
File No. IFSCA-FCR/4/2026-Banking February 03, 2026
To,
All Finance Companies/ Units in IFSC
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Subject: Requirement for a Finance Company/ Finance Unit (FC/FU) to have a website/
webpage
1. Reference is drawn to IFSCA (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021 (‘FC
Regulations’) issued by the International Financial Services Centers Authority (‘IFSCA’)
vide notification dated March 25, 2021.
2. With a view to ensure transparency for stakeholders and enhance consumer
awareness, IFSCA hereby mandates that all FCs / FUs providing services to clients
other than their group entities, shall maintain a dedicated website/ web-page.
3. Such a website/ webpage should, inter-alia, display the following information about the
FC/FU:
a. Brief overview of GIFT IFSC ecosystem;
b. Certificate of Registration clearly reflecting the Registration number and
permitted activities;
c. A list of products and services offered, with detailed description of each such
offering;
d. Grievance redressal procedure and contact details of the Grievance redressal
officer;
e. Name, designation and contact details of key managerial personnel in IFSC
(such as Head of FC/FU, CEO, CFO, Compliance officer, Principal officer, as
applicable).
4. This circular is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Sections 12 and 13 of the
International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019, read with regulation 10(1)
of the FC Regulations and shall come into force from April 01, 2026.
5. A copy of this Circular is available on the International Financial Services Centres
Authority website at www.ifsca.gov.in.
Sd/-
Riddhi Bhandari
General Manager
riddhi.bhandari@ifsca.gov.in