Overview

• Nearly half of surveyed senior executives see very high growth potential for GIFT City, and 63% express interest in relocating or setting up operations there.
• Sixty-eight percent say tax-related incentives are the most influential factor in deciding to establish a presence.
• PwC concludes the hub remains less operationally mature than Mumbai and Delhi even as it gains traction with global firms.
• Local talent can fill general roles but specialised positions often require external hiring, with 77% noting finance and tech talent availability as demand rises for skills like blockchain, cloud security, risk tech and global compliance.
• Recommendations include accelerating ecosystem maturity as sector lines blur, preserving cost advantages through supportive policies and intensifying international promotion to attract investors.