Archive · 25 Jan 2026
GIFT City positions India as global financial, tech hub
GIFT City, a special financial zone in India, went to a big meeting in Davos to tell the world that India is a great place for banks, technology companies, and other businesses.
The leader of GIFT City said that many global companies are now looking at India not just as a place to sell things, but as a place to set up important operations.
He believes that GIFT City has good rules and a good environment for these companies to grow and be successful.
GIFT City delegation participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.
India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is being positioned as a scalable destination for financial and tech operations.
Global institutions are increasingly viewing India as a base for sophisticated operations beyond just a market.
GIFT City's regulatory framework and operating environment are highlighted as competitive and internationally aligned.
The delegation aims to attract global firms to participate in India's long-term growth through GIFT City.
- Who
- Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) delegation
- What
- Positioning India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) as a global destination for financial and tech operations
- When
- During the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To showcase GIFT City's regulatory framework and operating environment as a competitive platform for global firms
- Location
- Gujarat, India
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- Delegation
- Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)
- Focus Areas
- Banking, capital markets, insurance, fintech, advanced digital operations
- CEO
- Sanjay Kaul
