For family offices, private investors and institutions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain

Your private partner for investing in India

Jisr India originates, structures and oversees Indian investments for Gulf family offices and high-net-worth investors: institutional real estate, direct stakes in operating companies, GIFT City alternative funds and infrastructure. Independent due diligence, Sharia-compliant structures on request, and one senior point of contact who knows your family's file.

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Sharia-compliant structures on request Strict confidentiality Independent due diligence Capital repatriable to the Gulf Senior Arabic-speaking partners
Why India, why now

The allocation Gulf sovereign funds made first

ADIA, Mubadala, PIF and QIA invested billions in India's telecom, retail, renewable and infrastructure platforms. Family offices are now following with direct, controlled exposure. India offers the scale of China a decade ago with the rule of law, a common-law court system and treaties written for Gulf capital.

1.4bn

Scale that compounds

GDP above US$4 trillion, growth of 6 to 7 percent a year forecast to 2030, and the world's largest working-age population.

6/6

Treaties built for Gulf money

The UAE–India CEPA and 2024 bilateral investment treaty, double-tax treaties with five GCC states, and GIFT City's international finance centre.

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Dollar access, rupee upside

GIFT City lets you invest and exit in US dollars with tax holidays, while owning Indian assets priced in a growing economy.

500m

Deal flow you cannot see from the Gulf

Pre-IPO stakes, infrastructure concessions, logistics parks and data centres rarely reach public markets. Access is through relationships on the ground.

Why family offices choose Jisr

Built like a family office, not a sales desk

We work with a small number of Gulf families and institutions. Every mandate is bespoke, every opportunity is diligenced independently, and we are compensated for performance, not product placement.

Discretion first

Non-disclosure agreements before any discussion, no public references, and a single senior partner as your point of contact.

Independent diligence

Legal, tax and commercial due diligence by independent Indian firms, with a written investment memorandum before any commitment.

Sharia-compliant on request

Musharaka and asset-backed structures reviewed by a Sharia board, for families that require it.

On the ground in India

A team in Mumbai and GIFT City that monitors your assets, attends board meetings and reports to you quarterly in Arabic.

Mandates

Three ways we work with Gulf capital

Minimum commitments reflect the structures involved. All mandates can be executed in US dollars through GIFT City or in rupees through onshore vehicles.

Private clients

From USD 500,000
High-net-worth individuals and families building a first Indian allocation
  • Discretionary portfolios with SEBI-registered managers
  • Institutional-grade commercial real estate and REITs
  • GIFT City US-dollar alternative funds
  • Sharia-screened equity mandates
Core focus

Family offices

From USD 2 million
Single and multi-family offices seeking direct, controlled exposure
  • Direct stakes in operating companies and pre-IPO rounds
  • Joint ventures with established Indian groups
  • Income-producing real estate portfolios in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad
  • Multi-generational structuring, succession and reporting

Institutions

From USD 10 million
Sovereign-linked entities, corporates, insurers and private funds
  • Infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and data-centre platforms
  • Private credit and structured co-investments
  • Foreign direct investment under the automatic route
  • Dedicated GIFT City fund vehicles and managed accounts
Governance

Institutional controls on every transaction

Capital moves only through regulated channels, into assets held in your name or your vehicle, with legal opinions, escrow and an agreed exit before commitment.

Regulated counterparties

SEBI-registered managers, IFSCA-licensed GIFT City funds, RBI-authorised banks and RERA-registered developers only.

FEMA-compliant structuring

FDI, FPI and IFSC routes selected so that capital and returns can be repatriated to the Gulf lawfully.

Legal opinions and escrow

Independent legal opinion, title search and escrow on every property or private transaction before funds move.

Tax-treaty structuring

India–GCC double-tax treaties and GIFT City exemptions applied so income is not taxed twice.

Consolidated reporting

Quarterly valuations, income and risk reporting in Arabic and English, formatted for your family office's own consolidation.

Exit agreed before entry

Holding period, exit mechanism and repatriation path documented in the investment memorandum.

Process

From first conversation to first commitment

Private briefing

A confidential conversation about your objectives, ticket size and constraints, in Arabic or English.

NDA and mandate

We agree scope, sectors, Sharia requirements and reporting format in a written mandate.

Investment memorandum

Each opportunity comes with independent diligence, returns, risks, fees and exit terms in writing.

Execution and oversight

We execute, hold board or observer seats where relevant, and report quarterly.

FAQ

Questions family offices ask us

Can a GCC national or Gulf entity invest directly in India?

Yes. Foreign direct investment is permitted under the automatic route in most sectors, GIFT City funds accept Gulf investors in US dollars, and portfolio investment is available through registered foreign portfolio investors. Direct ownership of residential property is reserved for NRIs and OCI holders, so property exposure for Gulf nationals is structured through REITs, GIFT City funds or Indian companies.

What is the minimum commitment?

USD 500,000 for private clients, USD 2 million for family office mandates and USD 10 million for institutional platforms. We do not run retail products.

How are you compensated?

A transparent advisory fee agreed in the mandate plus a performance component aligned with your returns. We do not receive undisclosed commissions from product providers.

Will income be taxed in India and again at home?

In most cases no. India has double-tax treaties with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. Bahrain has no comprehensive treaty yet, so Bahraini families are structured through GIFT City, which carries its own tax holidays.

Can structures be Sharia-compliant?

Yes. Musharaka, ijara and asset-backed structures reviewed by a Sharia board are available for real estate, private companies and GIFT City funds.

How is confidentiality protected?

Non-disclosure agreements precede any discussion. We publish no client names, and only the partner assigned to your family has access to your file.

Request a private briefing

Tell us who you are and what you are looking for. A senior partner replies personally within one business day.

Or message us directly: +971 50 607 4374
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