Alerts & Updates 23rd Apr 2026

IFSCA’s New Pension Fund Regulations – A Brief Summary and Analysis

Authors

Vinod JosephPartner | Mumbai
Akhil Ganatra
Akhil GanatraAssociate | GIFT City
Paridhi Jain
Paridhi JainAssociate | Mumbai
Saloni Khaitan
Saloni KhaitanAssociate | GIFT City
Zaynali Badami
Zaynali BadamiAssociate | Mumbai

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In November 2025, IFSCA had released a consultation paper on proposed pension fund regulations aimed at NRIs and foreign citizens, referencing the above notification and expert committee recommendations. This consultation paper stated that the main objective of the pension fund regulations in the IFSC is to establish a robust framework for long-term retirement savings, promote a secure and transparent environment for subscribers, and position the IFSC as a global hub for financial services. Following the consultation paper, on March 30, 2026, IFSCA notified the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2026. In this Note, we have reviewed IFSCA’s new pension fund regulations and analysed them.

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