Big News for GIFT City!
So, GIFT City in Gujarat is about to level up—more than 20 international-standard restaurants are set to open up over the next year. This announcement came straight from Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi at the IFSCA Talent Vista Summit-2026. Like, how exciting is that?
The Vision
And this isn’t just about food; it’s part of a larger plan to create top-notch living and working conditions in the area. Sanghavi mentioned that all these additions aim to spruce up evening life for the young professionals hustling in GIFT City.
Remember when this place was just empty land? It’s wild! PM Modi envisioned it almost two decades ago, and now it’s on par with major financial hubs like Singapore and New York.
What’s Fueling This Success?
But wait—there’s more! He pointed out that a strong regulatory system through IFSCA, along with attractive tax incentives and a solid digital finance ecosystem, have all contributed to making GIFT City a real contender on the global stage.
Sanghavi also highlighted partnerships with institutions like IIM Ahmedabad and foreign universities that are prepping talent for the financial world. It’s like a hub of opportunities!
The Bigger Picture
P.K. Mishra, who was also at the summit, underlined that GIFT City isn’t just a local project anymore—it’s helping bring back financial activities to India while creating loads of jobs.
Hot Take:
Honestly, can we talk about how this could transform nightlife there? No literally—this might just be what GIFT City needs!

