Indian schemes are on the GOV.UK list
The list published on 15 September 2026 includes an India section. We checked it on 26 September 2026. Examples include HDFC Life Guaranteed Pension Plan and ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan. See the current India entries on GOV.UK.
A direct transfer to an eligible Indian scheme may be possible when the pension, member and receiving scheme meet the applicable requirements. An intermediate Malta scheme is not inherently required.
What listing means
The list records scheme notifications. It is not an HMRC endorsement or a promise of tax-free treatment. A named scheme may also have its own acceptance criteria.
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- Match the exact legal scheme name to the current list and obtain its terms.
- Check eligibility, benefits, guarantees and withdrawal options.
- Compare setup, ongoing, advice, exit and currency costs.
- Review residence, potential transfer charges and tax treatment.
- Compare the proposal with keeping your existing UK pension.
India and GIFT City are different questions
Indian entries do not by themselves establish a particular GIFT City product. Any GIFT City proposal needs its own exact scheme identity and supporting documents.
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