GIFT City is becoming a notable route for NRI investments because it combines easier access to Indian opportunities with a structure that feels globally aligned.
Gujarat’s GIFT City has seen a sharp rise in capital commitments over the past few years. By December 2025, total commitments had climbed to $32.13 billion, compared with less than $0.5 billion in March 2020, a jump of staggering 60x.
This shows how quickly GIFT City has developed as a financial centre linked to India’s broader growth story.
The rise is also visible in the number of fund management entities (FME). Their count increased from 8 in March 2020 to 202 by December 2025. This strong expansion highlights the growing depth of the financial ecosystem within GIFT City.
Data from IFSCA shows that GIFT City based funds raised $17.34 billion, with around $17 billion dollars already deployed. A large share of this capital has moved into real activity rather than remaining unallocated.
About 85% of deployed capital has been directed towards India, while around 15% has gone into global investments. This balance shows that GIFT City offers access to India focused opportunities while also supporting international allocation.
The fund management ecosystem in GIFT City has expanded across private equity, venture capital, and public market strategies. Participation from both domestic and global fund managers has helped build scale across asset classes.
GIFT IFSC had more than 1,000 registrations and banking assets above 106 billion dollars. This reflects the size and institutional strength of the platform in Gujarat.
NRI deposits in India stood at $165.78 billion as of January 2026. At the same time, India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.4%.
Together, these figures show why GIFT City is drawing attention as a financial gateway for global Indian capital.
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GIFT City has moved from a niche financial zone to a major channel for NRI investments. Rising capital commitments, rapid growth in fund management entities, strong deployment levels, and India’s growth outlook have all strengthened its position in Gujarat’s financial landscape.
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Published on: Apr 14, 2026, 9:49 AM IST
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