Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy recently visited Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. He praised its remarkable progress and world-class infrastructure. This visit highlights GIFT City’s growing role in financial technology.
Murthy was impressed by the rapid development and international company presence. He emphasized that such efforts are vital for building a global fintech hub. His observations underscore the strategic importance of GIFT City.
During his tour, Murthy offered suggestions to enhance the ecosystem. He stressed the need to foster innovation through academia-industry partnerships. These insights could accelerate GIFT City’s fintech ambitions.
The Infosys founder held detailed meetings with key officials. He met GIFT City Chairman Dr. Hasmukh Adhia and Managing Director Tapan Ray. International Financial Services Centres Authority Chairman K. Rajaraman also participated.
Officials briefed Murthy on various initiatives and ongoing developments. They discussed the city’s evolving infrastructure and regulatory framework. This exchange highlighted GIFT City’s comprehensive growth strategy.
Murthy also interacted with students from multiple institutions. He engaged with learners from Jamnabai Narsee School and Deakin University. University of Wollongong students were also present.
He motivated young minds to dream big and pursue excellence. His inspirational words encouraged students to work hard in their careers. This interaction reinforced the human capital aspect of fintech development.
Infosys recently launched a new development centre at GIFT City. Inaugurated on June 7, this facility supports over 1,000 employees. It operates using a hybrid work model.
The centre serves as a key TechFin hub for global BFSI clients. It offers digital solutions across multiple financial domains. Banking, capital markets, and trade finance are among its focus areas.
Cards and payments solutions form another important service category. Risk and compliance management round out its comprehensive offerings. This expansion strengthens GIFT City’s fintech ecosystem.
GIFT City has shown significant progress in global rankings. It achieved improvements in the latest Global Financial Centres Index. Multiple categories demonstrated enhanced performance.
The financial hub secured top position in reputational advantage. This recognition reflects growing international confidence. GIFT City’s fintech reputation continues to strengthen globally.
Its FinTech ranking climbed five spots from 45th to 40th place. The overall global ranking improved from 52nd to 46th position. These gains validate GIFT City’s strategic development approach.
Murthy’s visit and Infosys’ expansion signal strong momentum. The growing international presence supports the fintech vision. GIFT City appears poised for continued global recognition.
The combination of infrastructure and talent development creates powerful synergies. Industry-academia partnerships could further accelerate innovation. GIFT City’s fintech journey represents a national priority.