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India Launches Foreign Currency Settlement System at GIFT IFSC

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the foreign currency settlement system at GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) during the Global Fintech Fest 2025. The system aims to enable real-time settlement of foreign currency transactions, improve liquidity management, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Settlement: Enables instant or same-day settlement of trades and payments in foreign currencies.
  • Multicurrency Support: Initially supports USD, GBP, and EUR, with scope to expand to other major currencies.
  • Regulated Environment: Operates under the supervision of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
  • Integrated Compliance: Fully compliant with KYC, AML, and FATF global standards.
  • Liquidity Management: Improves liquidity for institutions operating in foreign currencies within GIFT City.
  • Fintech-Ready: Designed to connect with banks, fintechs, and trading platforms for seamless settlement.

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