
Understand the scope of the IFSC Fund Management Certification, why it matters and what you will learn throughout the course.
Learn why IFSC was created, how GIFT City operates and its importance in connecting India with global financial markets.
Understand the powers, functions and regulatory responsibilities of IFSCA within the IFSC ecosystem.
Understand pooled investments, diversification strategies and different types of risks involved in fund management.
Learn about Fund Management Entities, their registration process, functions and different categories within IFSC.
Understand the structure, categories and investment approach of Alternative Investment Funds along with key regulations.
Learn how venture capital schemes invest in startups and manage high-risk, high-return investment opportunities.
Understand restricted investment schemes, private equity structures and important investment limitations in IFSC.
Learn how retail investment schemes work along with investor protection and transparency requirements.
Learn corpus requirements, concentration limits, investor eligibility and diversification rules with practical examples.
Learn how NAV is calculated and understand disclosure, reporting and portfolio transparency requirements for investment funds.
Understand governance structures, ESG investing principles and different types of risks involved in fund management.
Learn how SPVs, custodians and trustees are used in structured investment and fund management activities.
Understand DCF valuation, present value concepts and commonly used valuation methods in investment management.
Learn the basics of pass-through taxation, investor taxation and taxation concepts related to investment funds.
Learn how IPOs, listing processes and capital raising activities work within financial markets.
Understand SPAC structures, ESG securities and the growing importance of sustainable investing concepts.
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
This course is designed to help learners understand the fundamentals of IFSC Fund Management in a simple, structured and practical way.
The course covers the complete IFSC and IFSCA ecosystem, including fund management concepts, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), investment rules, compliance requirements, valuation basics, taxation, listing concepts and reporting frameworks.
Whether you are preparing for the IFSC Fund Management Certification or looking to understand how fund structures operate within IFSC, this course is designed to simplify complex concepts using practical examples, numericals and real-world explanations.
The course is divided into easy-to-follow modules that focus on both conceptual clarity and exam preparation. Each chapter explains not just the theory, but also the practical understanding behind regulations, investment structures and financial concepts.
Topics covered in the course include:
• IFSC and GIFT City ecosystem
• IFSCA regulatory framework
• Fund Management Entities (FMEs)
• Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
• Venture Capital and Restricted Schemes
• Retail investment structures
• Investment rules and diversification limits
• NAV calculation and reporting
• Governance, risk management and ESG
• SPVs and investment structures
• Valuation basics and DCF concepts
• Taxation in fund management
• Listing basics and SPAC structures
• Compliance requirements and exam strategy
This course has been designed in a concise and revision-focused format to make learning easier and more efficient. The explanations are beginner-friendly while still covering the important regulatory and practical concepts required for certification preparation.
Mock tests, revision notes and worksheets are included to support learning and revision.