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April 21, 2026 4:28 PM

GIFT City rises as India’s flagship hub for futuristic infrastructure

As India cements its position as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, global corporations are increasingly eyeing the country as a key investment destination. Anchored by strong digital systems and rapidly advancing infrastructure, India's urban landscape is undergoing a transformation, and at the heart of it stands Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Located in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, GIFT City is emerging as a next-generation financial and technology hub, purpo...

February 24, 2026 4:31 PM

Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro extension from GIFT City to Shahpur

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the extension of the existing North–South corridor of the Ahmedabad Metro from GIFT City to Shahpur. According to an official statement, the proposed extension will be 3.33 kilometres long and will include three elevated stations. The project is expected to be completed in about four years at an estimated cost of ₹1,067.35 crore. The extension is projected to benefit around 23,702 passengers by 2029, with daily...

December 30, 2025 9:39 AM

NITI Aayog report on globalisation of higher education lauds Gujarat’s early push through GBU

A recent NITI Aayog report on the globalisation of higher education has praised the Gujarat government’s pioneering initiative of establishing the Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) at GIFT City nearly five years ago, calling it a model that closely aligns with the national vision for internationalising higher education in India. According to the report, Gujarat took a decisive step as early as 2020 by setting up GBU in Gandhinagar, positioning itself ahead of many states in attracting gl...

May 6, 2025 3:14 PM

Education Ministry approves IIFT to establish off-campus centre at GIFT Cit

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, has received approval from the Ministry of Education to establish an off-campus centre at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The new centre will operate in accordance with the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, as announced by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday. The approval, granted under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, comes after IIFT successfully met the conditions outlined in the Letter of I...

March 26, 2025 7:03 PM

India’s GIFT City rises in ‘Global Financial Centres Index 37’

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) on Wednesday said it has achieved notable improvements in multiple categories in the latest edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37), along with securing the top rank in the ‘Reputational Advantage’ category. GIFT City also climbed from 45th to 40th in the FinTech ranking and improved its overall ranking from 52nd to 46th, making significant strides in establishing itself as a premier international financial centre. Addition...