Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Gujarat CM Seeks Global Investment, Technology Partnerships in US Visit
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the United States to find new partners and investors for Gujarat.
He met several large companies in New York.
JPMorgan said it would continue supporting GIFT City, a financial development in Gujarat.
Golub Capital also showed interest in investing there.
Tillman Global Holdings discussed building more data centres, especially in Dholera.
Uber talked about expanding transportation services in smaller Gujarat cities.
Uber also considered helping with transportation during major sporting events.
At IBM Research, Patel discussed working together on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors.
Bhupendra Patel led meetings with JPMorgan, Tillman Global Holdings, Uber and Golub Capital in New York.
JPMorgan reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its presence in Gujarat’s GIFT City.
Golub Capital expressed interest in investing in GIFT City and connecting global financial-sector partners there.
Tillman Global Holdings discussed data centres and developing Dholera as a digital-infrastructure hub.
Patel’s IBM Research visit explored cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors.
- Who
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and a state delegation met representatives of JPMorgan, Tillman Global Holdings, Uber, Golub Capital and IBM Research.
- What
- The delegation explored investment, financial services, mobility, data centres, digital infrastructure and advanced-technology partnerships.
- When
- During Patel’s ongoing US visit; one source dated the New York engagements to August 22, 2026.
- Where
- New York and IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, New York, during a wider US and Canada visit.
- Why
- To attract investment, strengthen international partnerships and promote Gujarat ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.
- Chief minister
- Bhupendra Patel
- Financial centre
- JPMorgan reaffirmed its commitment to GIFT City and plans to expand its presence there.
- Potential investor
- Golub Capital expressed interest in investing in GIFT City.
- Digital infrastructure
- Tillman Global Holdings discussed expanding Gujarat’s data-centre sector and developing Dholera as a hub.
- Mobility
- Uber expressed interest in expanding into Gujarat’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- Research areas
- IBM Research discussions covered artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors.
- Upcoming event
- The visit promoted participation in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.
