How they compare to US brokerages and international ETFs
Who should consider them
Who should absolutely avoid them
Tax implications for NRIs
Practical allocation strategies
Real risks nobody talks about
And yes, we’ll address the uncomfortable questions too.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of this session, you should have:
A clear understanding of how GIFT City works Clarity on taxation and compliance A framework to decide if it fits your portfolio Insights from people who are building in this space Answers to your live questions
This is not theory. This is practical, portfolio-level clarity.
Who Should Attend?
NRIs investing from the US or other countries
Those confused between US brokerages vs Indian routes
Investors exploring diversification into India
Anyone hearing “GIFT City” everywhere but still unsure
If you’ve ever thought: “Should I move part of my investments there?” This session is for you.
Why This One Matters
There’s a lot of surface-level content online.
But this session is different.
You’re hearing directly from leadership at Belong who are actively building solutions for global Indians. You’ll get real-world context, not just policy summaries.
Think of it as a clarity session before you make long-term capital decisions.
16th March 9:00 PM IST
Come with your questions. Leave with conviction.
See you there.
Update: This webinar is over and here is the recording.
Written by
Mani Karthik
Founder, BackToIndia · Returnee since 2016
Mani Karthik is an entrepreneur who moved back to India in 2016 after nearly a decade living and working in the US and the Middle East. He started BackToIndia to help other NRIs navigate the move — banking, taxes, schooling, careers and the everyday reality of resettling in India.
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