GIFT City climbs nine places to 37th globally, enters Asia-Pacific top 15
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Summary
GIFT City has risen nine places to 37th globally in GFCI 40 and entered the Asia-Pacific top 15, while improving its global FinTech ranking to 26th.
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceIndia Brand Equity Foundation
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities Mission
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsUrban ResidentsMunicipal CorporationsReal Estate Developers
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