Archive · 24 Jul 2026
GIFT City Sees Surge in Registrations and Global Capital Access
GIFT City in India is becoming a popular place for companies to set up operations and raise money.
More companies are choosing GIFT City over places like Singapore and Dubai because it is cheaper.
Around 70% of the money raised by companies in FY26 came through GIFT City.
Many big companies like Arcelor Mittal and GAIL are setting up their treasury operations there.
GIFT City has over 1,500 companies operating, and the total banking transactions have reached $176 billion.
This is good news for Indian companies that are growing and need help with managing money and investments around the world.
Around 70% of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) in FY26 were routed through GIFT City.
GIFT City is seeing an average of 40-45 registrations per month.
10 companies have set up treasury operations in GIFT City, with 20 more in the pipeline.
Over 1,500 entities, including 217 fund management entities, are operating in GIFT City.
GIFT City's banking asset size has reached $111 billion, with $70 billion in cumulative debt listed.
- Who
- Sanjay Kaul, Managing Director and Group CEO, GIFT City; Bharath Shivappa, President and Chief of Markets, GIFT City
- What
- GIFT City is experiencing a surge in registrations and is becoming a gateway for global capital access.
- When
- The information is based on recent developments and projections for FY26.
- Where
- GIFT City, India
- Why
- Indian companies are expanding internationally and require sophisticated financial services.
Pro-GIFT City Perspective
Traditional Financial Hubs
Cost Efficiency
Pro-GIFT City Perspective
GIFT City offers lower cost options for raising funds compared to traditional hubs like Singapore and Dubai.
Traditional Financial Hubs
Traditional hubs may argue that their established infrastructure and global recognition justify higher costs.
Regulatory Environment
Pro-GIFT City Perspective
GIFT City provides a regulatory and financial ecosystem that complements Indian companies' international ambitions.
Traditional Financial Hubs
Traditional hubs might highlight their well-established regulatory frameworks and global compliance standards.
- ECBs through GIFT City
- 70%
- Average Monthly Registrations
- 40-45
- Companies with Treasury Operations
- 10
- Companies in Pipeline
- 20
- Total Entities Operating
- 1,500
- Banking Asset Size
- $111 billion
- Cumulative Debt Listed
- $70 billion
- Cumulative Banking Transactions
- $176 billion