This report provides an overview on the current situation of commercial aircraft leasing in India, and the future scope of leasing. It highlights the significant potential for growth in this sector and underscores the importance of developing a robust leasing framework to support the explosive growth in India’s aviation industry.
The report provides an understanding of India’s overall macro-economic growth in the past decade along with an evolving business ecosystem. It also covers how infrastructure and aviation are critical for achieving India’s Viksit Bharat Vision of 2047.
Further, the report introduces the reader to the Indian aviation market. It highlights the growth of the aviation industry in India in past decade, its outlook, and envisaged growth in line with India’s Viksit Bharat Vision @ 2047. It also introduces the reader to the leasing environment and role of GIFT International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) in India.
Subsequently, the report deep dives into GIFT IFSC, covering its vision and the journey so far. It encapsulates a detailed understanding about the business opportunities and innovative financial products and services available at GIFT IFSC along with the key business highlights.
Additionally, it provides an overview of the jurisdictional comparison followed by a deep dive into the aircraft leasing opportunities available at GIFT IFSC. It also gives an overview on the leasing journey so far, followed by a brief on the regulatory framework, key enablers for aircraft leasing at GIFT IFSC. It further covers potential tax benefits of the GIFT IFSC related to direct tax, indirect tax and other incentives.