GIFT City climbs to 37th in global financial rankings

GIFT City has made notable progress in international financial rankings, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index assessment. The Indian financial centre moved up nine positions to reach 37th place globally, marking a significant milestone for the country's financial sector development. The announcement indicated that GIFT City now ranks among the top 15 financial hubs in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting its growing competitive position in the region's financial landscape.

Beyond overall rankings, GIFT City demonstrated strength in emerging financial sectors. Its FinTech ranking improved by three places to reach 26th globally, signalling that the city is successfully integrating technological innovation into its financial services infrastructure. These improvements together underscore the city's strategic focus on modernising its financial ecosystem and positioning itself as a technology-enabled financial centre.

The rankings reflect broader efforts to strengthen India's role in global financial markets. For traders and investors monitoring emerging financial hubs, these metrics indicate growing institutional capacity and infrastructure development in regional financial centres. Rising rankings in both overall financial competitiveness and FinTech specialisation suggest that jurisdictions like GIFT City are increasingly attractive for companies seeking exposure to innovative financial services and digital asset infrastructure. The Asia-Pacific region remains a focal point for global capital flows, making improvements in regional hub competitiveness relevant to fund allocation strategies and market entry decisions across multiple asset classes.

Source: Markets-Economic Times