The 1996 Indian Federation Cup was the 21st season of the Indian Federation Cup. The tournament started on 29 June 1996 to 11 August. The competition was won by East Bengal, who defeated Dempo 2–1 in the final.
Round of 16
Home teamScoreAway teamMohun Bagan5–0TG Venkatesh XIEast Bengal2–1Air IndiaSalgaocar4–2MohammedanKerala Police1–0Indian Bank ChennaiJCT Mills6–0Titanium XIDempo4–0Delhi MugalsChurchill Brothers0–1Indian Telephone IndustriesMahindra & Mahindra0–1Border Security Force
Quarter-finals Home teamScoreAway teamDempo5–3Mohun BaganEast Bengal4–3Border Security ForceJCT Mills2–0SalgaocarKerala Police1–0Indian Telephone Industries
Semi-finals Home teamScoreAway teamDempo3–1JCT MillsEast Bengal3–0Kerala Police
Third-Place match
Final
References 1996 Indian Federation Cup at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation 19th "Kalyani Black Label" Federation Cup at indianfootball.de