DVSI’s First Project in GIFT City
Written by Donagh Farren | April 15, 2025
India’s GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is making waves across the financial and technology sectors, and for good reason. As the country’s first operational smart city and designated International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), it is rapidly becoming a go-to hub for many of the world’s leading firms.
GIFT City is structured to host businesses across banking and financial services, fintech, IT/ITES, capital markets, insurance and reinsurance, aircraft and ship leasing, data centres, and educational and innovation hubs.
With companies such as HSBC, JPMorgan, Lloyd’s, Deutsche Bank, IBM and EY already present or actively expanding, GIFT City is positioning itself as a rival to established centres like Singapore, Dubai and Canary Wharf in London.
DVSI has secured our first project in GIFT City, delivering a solution for our client Accenture. The work is currently underway and nearing completion. This marks an exciting step forward as we expand our presence in one of India’s most prominent emerging innovation zones.
Why GIFT City Matters?
Strategically located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, GIFT City offers over 885 acres of smart infrastructure and world-class urban planning. With more than 62 million square feet of planned development, it delivers plug-and-play office environments, progressive regulation and a number of compelling incentives for global businesses. These include:
► A 10-year tax holiday and exemption from capital gains and securities transaction tax
► Regulatory clarity through a unified governing body (IFSCA)
► A freely convertible currency environment
► Sector-specific frameworks for banking, insurance, aircraft leasing and fintech
The Vision Behind GIFT City
GIFT City is not just a business park. It is a national priority project designed to attract over $100 billion in annual financial flows by 2030, host the top 100 global financial institutions, and become Asia’s leading hub for dollar-denominated transactions.
The city also prioritises smart, sustainable development with Tier IV data centres, AV-integrated infrastructure and high-speed connectivity. For AV and experience design specialists like DVSI, this opens the door to transformative opportunities.
Why GIFT City Is Strategic for DVSI
DVSI is uniquely positioned to contribute to GIFT City's rapid evolution. From interactive experience centres for financial leaders to AV-integrated control rooms, secure data centre command environments and immersive retail or learning spaces, the city presents a strong fit for DVSI's expertise.
We're also encouraged by initiatives such as the planned GIFT City University and FinTech Hub, which present further opportunities for VR/AR-led educational and innovation environments.
What’s Next?
The momentum behind GIFT City is real and growing. As more international organisations look to relocate key operations, including trading desks and leasing centres, DVSI is ready to support this growth with agile, scalable solutions.
We look forward to contributing to the infrastructure of one of the most exciting new business ecosystems in the world.
Want to discuss your vision? Contact us today via our DVSI Contact Page.
