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November 2024 Focus On Gujarat International Finance Tec-City We are pleased to present a short update on the progress being made in Gujarat International FinanceTec-City (GIFT City). The aim of this update is to provide readers with news about the exciting progressbeing made by GIFT City. In April 2015, the Government of India took the initiative to develop an International Financial ServicesCentre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, a Special Economic Zone to help India realize itspotential in the international financial services industry. GIFT City IFSC provides a strategic location todevelop an efficient platform for all inbound and outbound financial services transactions. GIFT City is an emerging global financial and IT services hub, the first of its kind in India, designed to beat or above par with globally benchmarked business districts. It is supported by state-of-the-artinfrastructure encompassing all basic urban infrastructure elements along with excellent externalconnectivity. Companies from financial services, technology and other service sectors are part of GIFTCity ecosystem. For more information, please contact: Mike Wardle, Head of Indices, The Z/Yen Group Email:mike_wardle@zyen.com|+44 (0)20 7562 9562 Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd. EPS-Building no. 49A, Block 49,Zone 04, Gyan Marg, GIFT City, Gandhinagar–382355. Gujarat Phone: +91 079-61708300|Email:query@giftgujarat.in Website:http://www.giftgujarat.in Foreword: Focus On Gift City As of 2024, GIFT City is home to 31 banks, 80+ capital market intermediaries, 37 insurance andreinsurance firms, 55 fintech entities, and 140+ alternative investment funds (AIF) entities. Major ITcompanies like Google, Capgemini, IBM, Oracle, Infosys, Wipro, and TCS have also establishedoperations within GIFT City. The city hosts prominent exchanges, including the India InternationalBullion Exchange (IIBX), specializing in bullion trading. With over 680+ registered entities, a monthly turnover of USD 102 billion, and cumulative bankingtransactions reaching USD 975 billion, GIFT City continues to attract global players across varioussectors. Its innovative regulatory environment and strategic vision have made it a preferred destinationfor international financial services. I am happy to share that GIFT City has climbed 5 places in the latest Global Financial Centres Index(GFCI), now ranking 52nd. This recognition highlights the immense progress we’ve made and reaffirmsour vision to position GIFT City as a premier international financial hub, driving both Indian and globalfinancial growth. Mr. Tapan Ray Managing Director and Group CEO, GIFT City About GIFT City GIFT City in Gujarat is India’s first fully operational smart city and hosts India’s only InternationalFinancial Services Centre (IFSC). It has emerged as a hub for financial and IT companies from aroundthe world, offering an ideal ecosystem for both domestic and international businesses. GIFT City’s attractiveness is further enhanced by its advanced infrastructure, a skilled workforce, aunified regulatory environment for ease-of-doing business, relatively lower cost of operations anddriving innovation. Located in Gujarat, GIFT City is about 20 minutes from the Ahmedabad International airport and enjoysseamless connectivity with flights to other global financial centres like New York, London, Dubai, andSingapore. Furthermore, GIFT City is an integral part of a knowledge corridor, hosting premier Indian andinternational institutions, that ensure a steady supply chain of talent for businesses located not onlywithin GIFT City but outside as well. The IFSC at GIFT City enables international financial services offering cross-border financial productsand services in a competitive tax environment. International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA), a unified regulatory body, along with the IFSC at GIFT City underpin a business-friendlyecosystem with a best-in-class regulatory framework. GIFT City is an ideal destination for globalbusinesses like Capability Centres, Global/Regional Corporate Treasury Centres, FinTech companiesand Funds, amongst many other opportunities in its rapidly growing ecosystem. GIFT City thrives as a vibrant community space, fostering connections and interactions among residentsand professionals alike. Its lively social atmosphere promotes unity and inclusivity, making it awelcoming environment for all. Talent hub with 20% of tertiary-educated population across G20 and OECDwith 1.5+ million tech graduates every year Leading the Way In Sustainable And Smart Urban Infrastructure GIFT City is an integrated development on 886 acres of land with a plan to develop 62 million squarefeet of built-up area. GIFT City consists of a conducive Multi Service SEZ and an exclusive DomesticTariff Area (261 acres demarcated as SEZ and an additional 625 acres marked as DTA). GIFT City is avertical city that will optimize land area consumption