Historic Milestone for India's Financial Sector
In a significant development for India's financial landscape, ViewTrade International IFSC Pvt Ltd has achieved the distinction of becoming the first entity to receive the Global Access Provider (GAP) authorization from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). This landmark achievement, announced on 10 November 2025, positions ViewTrade as a pioneer in facilitating secure global market access directly from GIFT City in Gujarat.
What the GAP License Enables
The newly introduced GAP framework allows regulated entities within GIFT City to connect Indian investors with international exchanges, financial institutions, and diverse investment products. As the inaugural licensee, ViewTrade International IFSC Pvt Ltd—a broker-dealer backed by ViewTrade Holding Corp (USA)—is now empowered to support brokers, banks, fintech platforms, and advisory firms in offering their clients seamless access to global securities.
Mr. Ronit Kar, CEO of ViewTrade International IFSC Pvt Ltd, expressed his honor at this achievement, stating: "Our objective is to enable simple, compliant, and accessible global investing for Indian residents, NRIs, corporates, and financial services providers. This authorization represents a meaningful step in strengthening GIFT City's role as an international financial gateway."
Expanding Investment Horizons from India
With this authorization, ViewTrade IFSC can now facilitate:
- Direct access to international stock exchanges
- Market data, trading infrastructure, and secure order routing
- Global investment account opening and maintenance within GIFT City
- Multi-currency settlement through IFSC banking channels
- Support for non-India-based financial firms seeking global market participation
The company operates a centralized technology and brokerage operations center featuring digital onboarding, trade execution, custody services, and white-labeled trading platforms. Their cloud-based infrastructure meets stringent IFSCA regulatory standards with robust frameworks for risk monitoring, data security, and investor protection.
This development significantly enhances GIFT City's strategic position as India's premier global finance hub, promoting transparent and efficient cross-border capital participation while aligning with the broader vision of strengthening India's presence in international capital markets.
