GIFT City Delegation to Meet Global Leaders at World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) will step up its global investor outreach as a high-level delegation participates in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos from January 19 to 23, as per news reports. 

The engagement comes amid steady expansion in international banking, fund management, fintech and asset leasing activities within India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). 

Global Outreach at Davos 

The delegation, led by Managing Director and Group CEO Sanjay Kaul, will hold discussions with global business leaders, institutional investors and policymakers. S 

enior officials from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) will also be part of the delegation, reflecting a coordinated regulatory and market-facing approach. 

Meetings are expected to focus on attracting international firms seeking an India-linked base for cross-border financial operations. Key themes include facilitating global capital flows and positioning GIFT City as a competitive alternative to established offshore financial centres. 

Focus Areas: Banking, Leasing and Fintech 

Engagements at Davos will centre on priority sectors such as international banking, aircraft and ship leasing, fintech innovation and fund management.  

The delegation plans to highlight GIFT City’s regulatory clarity, tax framework and integrated infrastructure that support these activities within India’s jurisdiction. 

In addition, the city’s growing talent base will be pitched as a key enabler for global capability centres (GCCs), sustainable finance platforms and technology-driven financial services operations. 

Leadership Perspective 

Sanjay Kaul said India is at a pivotal stage in its economic evolution, with rising global interest in its financial markets and long-term growth prospects.  

He added that interactions at Davos offer a direct platform to engage global decision-makers and showcase how GIFT City can act as a gateway for capital, innovation and capabilities into India. 

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Conclusion 

The Davos engagements are expected to strengthen GIFT City’s global visibility, support investment outreach and accelerate long-term partnerships. As India deepens its integration with global financial markets, GIFT City continues to position itself as the country’s central hub for international financial services and cross-border activity. 

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