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GIFT City, AJNIFM Forge Alliance to Build FinTech & Global Finance Talent

GIFT City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management to collaborate on building talent for international finance and FinTech. The partnership includes launching an Industry Immersion Programme for MBA students, offering exposure to GIFT City's regulatory frameworks and financial innovations. It establishes a framework for joint research, faculty exchanges, and executive education. The collaboration aims to align advanced financial education with the needs of India's International Financial Services Centre ecosystem.

Key Points: GIFT City & AJNIFM Partner for FinTech, Finance Talent Development

  • MoU for FinTech & finance talent
  • Industry Immersion Programme launched
  • Focus on joint research & executive education
  • Strengthens India's IFSC ecosystem
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GIFT City, Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management join hands to build FinTech, international finance talent for IFSC

GIFT City and Arun Jaitley National Institute sign MoU for capacity building, academic programs, and research in international finance and FinTech.

"Our partnership... aims to nurture skilled professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to India's IFSC ecosystem. - Sanjay Kaul"

Gandhinagar, February 18

In a move aimed at strengthening India's financial sector talent pipeline, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management to collaborate on capacity building, academic engagement, and knowledge exchange in international finance, governance, and financial technology under the aegis of the GIFT International FinTech Institute.

The partnership is designed to align advanced financial education with the evolving requirements of India's only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem at GIFT City.

AJNIFM, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, brings extensive experience in policy-oriented finance education and capacity building, including training officers from key government financial and accounts services and delivering postgraduate and executive programmes in finance, management, and public policy.

This institutional strength complements GIFT City's rapidly expanding financial services ecosystem and enhances the applied orientation of the collaboration.

As part of the MoU, a five-day Industry Immersion Programme for second-year MBA students of AJNIFM commenced at GIFT City. The programme offers exposure to regulatory frameworks, crossborder financial services, digital finance innovations, capital market operations, and institutional strategies that underpin GIFT City's emergence as a global financial hub.

GIFT City's Managing Director and Group CEO Mr Sanjay Kaul said, "Our partnership with AJNIFM reflects GIFT City's continued commitment to advancing industry-academia collaboration and strengthening capacity building in international financial services and FinTech. Through initiatives such as the Industry Immersion Programme, we aim to nurture skilled professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to India's IFSC ecosystem and global financial markets."

AJNIFM's Director Praveen Kumar said, "This collaboration with GIFT City establishes a strategic partnership to co-design and deliver advanced postgraduate education in finance and governance. The cooperation will foster faculty and student exchanges, deepen collaborative learning, and enable both institutions to further strengthen their expertise in finance and governance."

The MoU also provides a framework for joint research, executive education, faculty exchanges, and knowledge platforms, reinforcing GIFT City's focus on talent development and innovation as it expands its role in global finance and FinTech.

GIFT City in Gujarat offers significant advantages such as reduced operational costs, favourable tax policies, and a vibrant community, making it the top choice for global and domestic companies in BFSI, IT/ITeS, fintech, international education, and other service sectors.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good step, but I hope the focus is on practical, hands-on skills and not just theory. The finance sector is changing fast with AI and blockchain. The curriculum needs to be cutting-edge to compete with Singapore or Dubai.
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Aditya G
As someone who works in FinTech in Bangalore, this is exciting news. GIFT City has the potential to be a game-changer if it can attract the right talent. Industry immersion programs are key. Hope they open similar opportunities for professionals already in the field through executive education.
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Sarah B
Interesting partnership. The combination of policy expertise from AJNIFM and the market-driven environment of GIFT City could create a unique learning model. The joint research part is particularly promising for developing India-specific financial solutions.
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Karthik V
Building talent for IFSC is the need of the hour. For too long, our brightest finance minds went abroad for opportunities. Now we can create world-class opportunities right here in Gujarat. Jai Hind!
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Meera T
A respectful suggestion: While this is a great move, I hope the program ensures diversity in its intake and looks beyond the usual tier-1 colleges. Talent is everywhere in India, and inclusive growth is important for a project of national importance like GIFT City.

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