GIFT City: Rising Hub for Global Treasury and Finance

GIFT City in Gujarat has emerged as a crucial hub for global treasury and finance operations, engaging industry leaders in Chennai. With substantial improvements in international finance, capital markets, and cross-border services, GIFT City's assets and operations reflect its growing significance in regional and global financial ecosystems.

GIFT City, located in Gujarat, is rapidly positioning itself as a vital center for international finance and treasury management. On Thursday, the city engaged with industry leaders, investors, and professionals in Chennai, showcasing its potential in capital markets and cross-border services, according to a press release.

The city is increasingly recognized as a prime destination for global and regional treasury operations. By March 2026, Global/Regional Corporate Treasury Centres based in GIFT City reported loans and advances totaling USD 5.61 billion. Additionally, banking assets at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) reached USD 111 billion, while External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) exposure exceeded USD 41 billion, highlighting the city's growing financial ecosystem.

GIFT City is also attracting fund management entities, hosting 217 such organizations with capital commitments surpassing USD 39 billion. The city has become a leasing hub, with 35 aircraft lessors and 36 ship lessors managing substantial fleets. Debt securities listed on its exchanges have crossed USD 70 billion, demonstrating GIFT City's expanding role in the global financial landscape.