Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) emerged as a significant focal point for global financial institutions, investors, and technology companies at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting this past week. Global players sought deeper integration with India-linked financial services, innovation platforms, and complex cross-border operational capabilities, according to official announcements.
These high-level discussions in Davos underscore increasing confidence in GIFT City’s operating environment and its robust regulatory structure. Sanjay Kaul, GIFT City’s MD and Group CEO, stated that the platform offers global firms a competitive, internationally aligned base to access India’s long-term economic expansion.
Kaul further elaborated that global institutions now view India not merely as a consumption market but increasingly as a foundational location for advanced financial and technology functions. GIFT City utilized the four-day forum to market the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) as a scalable destination ready for banking, insurance, capital markets, and digital operations.
The engagements reflected a growing international recognition of the credibility of India’s IFSC framework for facilitating international business expansion. The delegation held structured meetings with senior leadership from key global entities operating across various financial sectors.
Meetings involving Nasdaq, Visa, Euroclear, Invesco, and Marsh McLennan focused specifically on the maturation of India’s capital markets and cross-border fund flows. Participants explored the distinct operational benefits provided by the unified IFSC ecosystem, as reported by the organization.
Key discussion points highlighted the ease of capital movement and the depth of the expanding financial markets within the jurisdiction. Strategic conversations also took place with major institutional advisors regarding long-term residency in the zone for institutional and innovation purposes.
This concentrated marketing effort positions GIFT City as a critical node bridging international finance with the rapidly expanding Indian economy. The interest shown suggests a strategic pivot by multinational corporations seeking regulatory certainty within India’s jurisdiction.
