GIFT City Delegation Heads to Davos to Woo Global Investors & Capital

A high-level delegation from Gujarat's GIFT City is set to participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Led by MD Sanjay Kaul, the group will engage with global business leaders and investors to attract capital and partnerships. The discussions will focus on key growth sectors like international banking, aircraft leasing, and fintech innovation. The aim is to solidify GIFT City's role as India's premier international financial services hub and a gateway for global firms.

Key Points: GIFT City Delegation at Davos WEF 2026 to Attract Global Capital

  • Strategic Davos engagements for global capital flows
  • Showcasing banking, fintech & leasing growth
  • Highlighting integrated infrastructure & talent
  • Positioning as gateway for international firms into India
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GIFT City delegation to engage with global leaders at World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos

A high-level GIFT City delegation, led by Sanjay Kaul, engages global leaders at Davos WEF to position the hub as India's gateway for international finance.

"India is at a defining stage in its economic journey... Our engagement in Davos... demonstrates how GIFT City can serve as a gateway for global capital and capabilities into India. - Sanjay Kaul"

New Delhi, January 16

A high-level delegation from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, led by MD and Group CEO Sanjay Kaul, will engage with global business leaders, investors, and policymakers during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

According to an official release, the delegation is scheduled to participate in the global summit from January 19 to 23. This visit includes top officials from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and occurs as GIFT City records growth across international banking, fund management, fintech, and asset leasing sectors.

The delegation plans to hold a series of strategic interactions in Davos with global players across the financial services, banking, and technology industries. These engagements aim to facilitate global capital flows and position GIFT City as a preferred destination for international firms looking to expand their presence in India. According to the release, "These engagements will focus on exploring collaboration opportunities, facilitating global capital flows, and positioning GIFT City as a preferred destination for international firms seeking to expand their presence in and through India."

The discussions at the World Economic Forum are expected to center on critical areas such as international banking, aircraft and ship leasing, and fintech innovation. The GIFT City representatives, alongside IFSCA officials, intend to highlight the city's integrated urban infrastructure and progressive regulatory framework.

The delegation will also showcase the growing talent ecosystem as a key enabler for global businesses looking to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and sustainable finance operations within the district.

Sanjay Kaul, MD & Group CEO, GIFT City, said, "India is at a defining stage in its economic journey, with increasing global interest in its financial markets and growth opportunities. Our engagement in Davos provides an opportunity to connect directly with global decision-makers and demonstrate how GIFT City can serve as a gateway for global capital and capabilities into India"

GIFT City, India's first operational smart city and the country's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), has steadily emerged as the country's international financial hub, offering a globally competitive platform for financial services, innovation, and cross-border activity within India's jurisdiction.

The engagements in Davos are expected to support investment outreach, partnership building and long-term strategic collaboration, reinforcing GIFT City's role in India's evolving global economic engagement.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I support the initiative, I hope the discussions also focus on sustainable and inclusive growth. The benefits of such global hubs should eventually trickle down to create more skilled jobs for our youth across the country, not just in Gujarat.
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Aman W
Aircraft and ship leasing is a smart focus area. If GIFT City can become a hub for this, it will save Indian airlines and shipping companies a fortune in foreign exchange. Strategic move!
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Rahul R
Good to see India building its own international financial hub. For too long, our companies had to go to Singapore or Dubai. Hope the regulatory framework remains business-friendly and not bogged down by red tape later.
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Sarah B
As someone working in fintech, the emphasis on innovation is key. If GIFT City can create a sandbox for new financial products that meet global standards, it will be a huge draw for startups and established firms alike.
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Vikram M
The talent ecosystem point is well-made. For Global Capability Centres to thrive, we need world-class infrastructure AND a pipeline of skilled professionals. Hope our education system can keep up with this demand.

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