GIFT City, GTU Partner to Boost IFSC and Fintech Education

14 Aug 2025 CW Team

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) to enhance collaboration in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) education, fintech innovation, and research.

Under the agreement, both institutions will jointly develop specialised courses, training programmes, and certification modules, while establishing a dedicated centre of excellence focused on opportunities within GIFT IFSC and emerging trends in financial technology.

“This collaboration with GTU will help create a future-ready talent pool that can contribute meaningfully to India’s growth and strengthen the country’s position in the global financial and technology ecosystem,” said GIFT City MD and Group CEO Sanjay Kaul.

GTU Vice-Chancellor Rajul K Gajjar emphasised that by combining the university’s academic expertise with GIFT City’s industry leadership, students and professionals would gain unparalleled exposure to global financial markets and technologies.

The initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in developing skilled manpower, fostering innovation, and consolidating Gujarat’s position as an emerging global financial hub. GIFT City remains India’s first and only International Financial Services Centre.

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