GIFT City News & Updates

McDonald’s Opens in GIFT City, Marking Westlife Foodworld’s 500th Restaurant

McDonald’s has opened a 3,200 sq ft restaurant in GIFT City, offering dine-in and delivery services. The outlet marks Westlife Foodworld’s 500th McDonald’s across West and South India, adding another international dining brand to GIFT City’s growing lifestyle amenities.

Source: The Economic Times - ETRetail, 29 October 2026.

IFSCA Proposes Wider Global Investment Access Through GIFT IFSC

IFSCA has proposed expanding the jurisdictions from which distributors in GIFT IFSC may offer regulated investment products to retail investors, potentially widening access to international investment products.

GIFT IFSC Strengthens Its Position as an International Banking Hub

IFSCA reported strong activity across international banking, foreign-currency mobilisation, external commercial borrowings and bond listings through the GIFT IFSC banking ecosystem.

IFSCA Introduces Electronic Trading Platforms Regulations, 2026

IFSCA has notified regulations for Electronic Trading Platforms in the IFSC, adding another regulatory framework to GIFT City's expanding international financial market ecosystem.

IFSCA Updates Fund Management Regulations

IFSCA has announced amendments to the Fund Management Regulations, 2025, as the regulatory framework for fund management entities operating from GIFT IFSC continues to evolve.

HCLTech Expands to GIFT City

HCLTech has inaugurated a Global Technology Centre in GIFT City focused on AI-led solutions for global financial services, adding to the technology and financial-services ecosystem developing in the city.

Jio-BlackRock Broking Seeks GIFT IFSC Presence

Jio-BlackRock Broking has applied to IFSCA to operate as a broker-dealer and investment adviser from GIFT SEZ, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.

Gujarat Revises GIFT City Liquor Policy

The Gujarat Government has revised the liquor-policy framework applicable within GIFT City, including changes to VAT and fees, as part of the evolving hospitality and lifestyle ecosystem.

Uday Kotak Appointed Chairman of GIFT City

The Government of Gujarat appointed Uday Kotak as Chairman of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited, marking a significant leadership development for GIFT City.

Sanjay Kaul Takes Charge as GIFT City MD & Group CEO

Sanjay Kaul has taken charge of GIFT City as Managing Director and Group CEO, bringing new leadership to the continued development of India's international financial and technology hub.

Gujarat's First Cable Landing Station to Strengthen GIFT City's Digital Connectivity

A strategic project involving the Gujarat Government, GIFT City and Henox is planned to establish a cable landing station in Gujarat, strengthening international digital connectivity for financial services, technology and data infrastructure.