A high-level delegation from BRICS visited GIFT City on Friday to explore India’s growing international financial services ecosystem and opportunities in cross-border finance, fintech and global business services. The visit comes ahead of India assuming the BRICS chairship in 2026 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. India will also host the 18th BRICS Summit and related ministerial meetings next year.
Business Opportunities Highlighted
Presentations highlighted business opportunities across banking, capital markets, fund management, insurance and reinsurance, aircraft leasing, fintech and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The delegation also toured key facilities within GIFT City to understand its integrated smart city and institutional ecosystem supporting international financial services operations.
GIFT City's Role in International Finance
Sanjay Kaul, managing director and group CEO of GIFT City, said the visit provided an opportunity to showcase the city’s integrated financial and urban ecosystem and exchange perspectives on cross-border investments, sustainable finance, fintech innovation and international economic cooperation. The delegation’s tour included visits to key operational areas within the city, demonstrating its readiness to support global financial services.
The visit underscores the growing importance of GIFT City as a hub for international financial services and its potential to facilitate cross-border investments and fintech innovation. With India set to take over the BRICS chairship, such interactions are expected to strengthen economic ties among member nations and promote sustainable finance initiatives.
