Edelweiss Mutual Fund Announces First International Retail Offering Through GIFT City Platform
Edelweiss Mutual Fund is gearing up to introduce a Greater China equity fund for retail investors via the GIFT City IFSC platform, marking a major milestone in its international product expansion strategy. This upcoming offering will be the AMC’s first international mutual fund product accessible through the GIFT City structure, enabling Indian investors to tap into the fast-growing Greater China markets without the limitations traditionally faced under domestic mutual fund guidelines.
The launch comes as Indian asset managers increasingly leverage GIFT City to create globally diversified investment opportunities for domestic investors. Edelweiss MF, known for its thematic and alternative investment strategies, now aims to strengthen its overseas footprint with this specially curated international fund.
Greater China Equity Product Designed to Mirror Offshore Feeder Fund Strategy
According to details shared so far, the new GIFT City scheme will replicate the investment strategy of Edelweiss’s existing Greater China offshore feeder fund, which has already been operational for global investors. The structure ensures that domestic retail investors gain access to the same underlying strategy, investing across Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
The offshore feeder fund allocates its corpus to the JPMorgan Funds – Greater China Fund (Luxembourg SICAV), a globally recognized pooled vehicle specializing in Greater China equities. This underlying fund typically invests in sectors such as:
Technology
Consumer Discretionary
Financials
These segments form the backbone of the region’s economic growth and equity market performance, making them desirable for long-term global investment portfolios.
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GIFT City Structure Removes Limitations on Overseas Investment Access
One of the standout advantages of launching the product in GIFT City is that retail investors will be able to access international equities without being subject to the overseas investment limits imposed on domestic mutual funds. Under the current domestic rules, Indian AMCs face a capped overseas investment ceiling, often restricting fund launches or new inflows.
By housing the product in GIFT City, Edelweiss MF provides an alternative route that allows:
Resident Indian investors
NRIs (excluding US/Canada residents)
to invest seamlessly through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) or the Overseas Portfolio Investment (OPI) route.
This freedom significantly broadens investment horizons for Indian retail participants seeking international diversification.
Investment Requirements and Cost Structure Shared Ahead of Launch
Edelweiss Mutual Fund has already revealed the investment thresholds for its corresponding offshore feeder fund, which is expected to resemble the GIFT City structure:
Minimum investment: USD 5,000
Additional purchases: USD 1,000
Expense Ratio:
Direct Plan: 0.50% per annum
Regular Plan: 1.50% per annum
(Excluding JPMorgan fund expenses)
Exit Load: Nil
The AMC is also preparing to roll out an online onboarding module, simplifying the subscription and investment process for retail customers.
Radhika Gupta Confirms Launch, Says More International Products Will Follow
Confirming the development, Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, expressed excitement over the AMC’s first international offering via GIFT City. Posting on X, she said:
“Super excited to bring our first international offering via GIFT. This will be for retail investors and the first of others to follow.”
Her comments indicate that Edelweiss MF is preparing a broader pipeline of overseas investment products, further leveraging GIFT City’s regulatory flexibility.
Gupta also clarified that the GIFT City product will directly feed into the same underlying strategy as the AMC’s existing Greater China feeder fund, ensuring consistency in portfolio strategy and investment outcomes. Additional details on subscription processes, timelines and onboarding are expected to be announced soon.
Greater China Markets Continue to Offer High-Growth Potential for Indian Investors
With increasing global interest in the Greater China region, the timing of Edelweiss MF’s launch aligns well with investor appetite for international diversification. The region is known for its:
Rapidly evolving technology ecosystem
Strong consumer-driven economic model
Large-scale manufacturing competitiveness
Long-term structural growth opportunities
For Indian investors, particularly those seeking thematic and geographically diversified portfolios, the new Edelweiss Greater China product offers exposure to one of the world’s most dynamic economic zones.
A Milestone for GIFT City and a New Avenue for Retail Investors
The launch underscores GIFT City’s emergence as a powerful gateway for Indian investors aiming to participate in global markets. With regulatory clarity improving and more AMCs exploring the IFSC platform, the trend of international product launches is expected to accelerate.
For Edelweiss MF, this marks a significant milestone in expanding its global investment offerings. For investors, it opens a pathway to participate in the long-term growth story of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan with a professionally managed structure.
