GIFT IFSC Closes FY26 with Record Quarterly Surge as Fund Raising Nears $20 Billion

GIFT IFSC's fund management sector ended FY26 with a rise in capital commitments. According to data released by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), total commitments reached $39.09 billion in the quarter ended March 2026, compared with $32.13 billion in the December quarter. 

The increase of $6.95 billion represents a 21.64% quarter-on-quarter growth, making it the largest addition recorded during FY26.  

Commitments had risen consistently through the year, growing from $22.11 billion in Q1 FY26 to $39.09 billion by the end of the financial year. 

Fund Raising Approaches $20 Billion 

Capital raised by fund managers also increased during the quarter. Total funds raised stood at $19.51 billion as of March 2026, up from $17.35 billion in the previous quarter.  

On a yearly basis, the amount raised was more than double the $7.96 billion reported in March 2025.  

Despite the increase, the gap between commitments and actual fund raising remained wide, with commitments continuing to exceed the capital collected by managers. 

Growth in Registered Entities and Schemes 

The number of Fund Management Entities (FMEs) registered with IFSCA rose to 217 at the end of March 2026 from 202three months earlier. 

The number of registered fund schemes also increased during the quarter. Total schemes rose from 327 to 360, adding 33 new schemes between January and March 2026. 

Category III AIFs Hold Largest Share 

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) accounted for most of the activity at GIFT IFSC. Category III AIFs represented 208 of the 334 schemes and reported commitments of $21.44 billion, the highest among all categories. 

Meanwhile, Category I and II AIFs raised $11.17 billion, accounting for more than half of the total funds mobilised. These categories also reported investments of $10.88 billion, including $9.24 billion invested in India. 

Investment Activity 

Across all categories, the alternative investment ecosystem reported $39.09 billion in commitments, $19.51 billion in funds raised, and $16.95 billion in investments as of March 2026.  

Of the total investments, $15.36 billion was directed towards India, while $1.59 billion was invested outside the country. 

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Conclusion  

GIFT IFSC ended FY26 with higher commitments, increased fund mobilisation and a larger base of registered fund managers and schemes. Alternative investment funds continued to account for a significant share of the activity. 

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