Archive · 20 Jan 2026
GIFT City Expands as Global Finance Hub
GIFT City in Gujarat, India, is becoming a very important place for international finance.
The city has grown quickly and is now ranked 43rd in the world among financial centers.
It has attracted big companies like JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley.
The city is also focusing on getting more Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Global Innovation Centers (GICs), and centers of excellence.
These centers help companies with their global operations and support functions.
The city is also working on improving its social infrastructure and talent pool to support its growth.
By 2030, it aims to have 100,000 workers.
The city's success is shown by the high number of registrations and global interest, not just by financial figures.
It has already leased more than 400 aircraft and has a strong presence in asset management.
The city's growth is supported by bilateral trade agreements and the strong economic growth story of India.
GIFT City has risen to the 43rd position globally among financial centers in just four years.
The city is focusing on attracting GCCs, GICs, and centers of excellence for its next phase of expansion.
GIFT City has attracted major international players, including 37 banks and 194 asset management entities.
The city aims to increase its workforce from 27,000 to 100,000 by 2030.
GIFT City has leased more than 400 aircraft and has a strong presence in asset management.
- Who
- Sanjay Kaul, Group CEO and Managing Director of GIFT City, and global business leaders
- What
- GIFT City's expansion and focus on attracting GCCs, GICs, and centres of excellence
- When
- 2025 and future plans for 2026 and 2030
- Where
- GIFT City, Gujarat, India, and Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To establish India as a global economic power and a sophisticated financial services hub
- GIFT City's Global Ranking
- 43rd
- Current Workforce
- 27,000
- Target Workforce by 2030
- 100,000
- Banks in GIFT City
- 37
- Asset Management Entities
- 194
- Aircraft Leased
- 400
- Bilateral Meetings in Davos
- 30
- Asset Holding Size for Banks
- USD 110 billion
- Monthly Trades on Exchanges
- USD 69 billion
Sources
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GCCs emerge as primary growth driver for India’s office market
'GIFT City Emerges As Global Hub For International Finance': CEO In Davos