GIFT City, also known as the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Located near Gandhinagar, Gujarat, it's designed to be a global hub for finance and technology, attracting businesses and creating a conducive ecosystem for financial services, fintech companies, and trading institutions.
GIFT City is strategically located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on the banks of the Sabarmati River. It aims to be a business district that facilitates financial transactions and global trading.
GIFT City is built as a "smart city" with modern infrastructure and technology to support financial and IT businesses.
It's envisioned to be a global hub for finance and technology, competing with international financial centers like Dubai, Singapore, and London.
GIFT City operates as an IFSC, allowing international financial institutions to conduct business and conduct foreign currency transactions, similar to a "foreign territory" within India.
GIFT City aims to attract financial services, fintech companies, and global trading institutions.
It offers a business-friendly environment with streamlined processes, single-window clearances, and a "plug-and-play" infrastructure for businesses to quickly establish themselves.