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IBM, Gujarat govt ink pact to establish AI cluster at GIFT City
Under this partnership, IBM will provide software technologies and platforms over a cloud environment enabling financial institutions to customise and fine-tune large language AI models in a sandbox environment. IBM will also aim to build a digital assistant-based solution that facilitates the onboarding and integration of these customised large language models for financial institutions.
GIFT City-like hub for Karnataka, state IT minister Priyank Kharge tells FM
Karnataka IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge told finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman that such a central business district in Karnataka will foster economic growth and create jobs, and also attract foreign investment.
Karnataka seeks Gujarat’s GIFT city-like facility for state from Centre ahead of Union Budget
Pushing for a Central Business District akin to GIFT City, Karnataka seeks rapid project approvals and funding for infrastructure, emphasizing economic growth, job creation, talent development, and research initiatives.
India’s new finance hub in Gujarat eyes real-time dollar settlement by 2025
Real-time dollar settlement in India’s newest financial hub in Gujarat, GIFT City, is set to begin later this year. The service aims to attract foreign investors by streamlining transactions and reducing delays.
Going forward, expect good growth from Aadifidelis Solutions: Shikhar Aggarwal, BLS International
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint MD, BLS International Services talks about inclusion in Nifty tourism index, synergies from buying stake in Aadifidelis Solutions and more. Aggarwal also discusses the major contract renewals which are expected in the next six to nine months. He also says that in one, one-and-a-half years, multiple contracts are expected from European and North American markets
Nisus Finance invests Rs 155 cr in affordable housing project in Surat
Nisus Finance has invested over Rs 155 crore in a late-stage affordable housing project by Dharmadev Group in Surat, Gujarat. The project is part of a larger layout on a 12-acre land parcel, comprising 4.5 million sq ft. Nisus has invested through its Real Estate Special Opportunities Fund-1 managed by Nisus BCD Advisors LLP.
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Time to revisit as regulatory tightening cleans up the sector: 5 housing finance stocks with upside potential of up to 25%
Housing finance as a sector, has been at the forefront of bearing the brunt of both regulatory changes and also different scams at different points of time. But then it has thrown winners like HDFC and losers like DHFL. So, this is a sector which is bound to grow given the fact that demand for housing is always going to rise. What matters is which stock one owns and also another factor is the time frame with which it has been bought. The reason for the time frame is that this sector has to deal with interest rate cycles and also regulatory changes which makes the stock prone to phases of under performance. In the last one year, since the time RBI has been overhauling the regulatory provision of every segment of financial services these stocks have underperformed , but now recently once again they are showing signs of life coming back.
Budget 2024 may give Indian startups' HQ relocation plans a fresh lease of life
Indian startups domiciled abroad may relocate their headquarters to India via GIFT City, utilizing its SEZ for tax benefits. Amendments this year enabled unlisted firms to directly list on GIFT IFSC. IFSCA aims to finalize GIFT City listing norms by July for August implementation, facilitating e-commerce and tech firms' return like Razorpay, Zepto, Meesho to tap into India's growing stock market and access capital through global listings in GIFT City or specific overseas jurisdictions.
GIFT City gets record bid for 5.22 lakh sq ft development rights in SEZ
Nila Spaces outbids 10 bidders with Rs 6,557 per sq ft bid for development rights in GIFT City SEZ, totaling over Rs 342 crore. CEO Deep Vadodaria plans Rs 750 crore investment, including land development charges, for the project. GIFT City introduces entertainment zone GIFT Eye. Gujarat government exempts GIFT City from liquor prohibition law to attract investments.
EV marketplace-financing startup Turno raises $6 million from BII, others
Founded in April 2022 by former Zoomcar C-suite executives Hemanth Aluru and Sudhindra Reddy, Bengaluru-based Turno provides financing solutions to small and mid-size enterprises as well as individuals who plan to buy commercial three-wheeler (3W) electric vehicles.
How Jaipur-based AU Small Finance Bank plans to plug a $400 billion credit gap
India’s largest small finance bank has recently bulked up and is now looking to utilise its heft to increase its presence in MSME lending. How successful would it be, is the billion-dollar question.
IFSC regulator looking to allow NBFCs operate as risk aggregators
The International Financial Services Centres Authority is exploring the option of non-bank financial players acting as risk aggregators for small customers in GIFT City to facilitate FX transactions and manage interest rate risk exposures.
Forex settlement next step by GIFT to onshore what's offshore
GIFT City to launch foreign currency settlement system chaired by K Rajaraman, IFSCA, supported by RBI and Clearing Corporation of India. System to settle US dollar transactions between IBUs in real-time. CCIL subsidiary to operate FCSS, aiming for operation by October 2024. Other currencies may be added later
Hospital chain Artemis Medicare raises Rs 330 crore from IFC
Artemis Medicare Services has raised Rs 330 crore from IFC to increase bed capacity and introduce advanced specialty services. The company plans to set up cardiac care centers, expand in tier 2 and 3 cities, and in the Delhi NCR region through brownfield and greenfield opportunities. Artemis operates 713 beds in the Delhi NCR region and runs seven centres under the Artemis Cardiac Care brand in a joint venture with Philips.
IIFCL aims to be zero net NPA financial institution during FY25, says MD Jaishankar
IIFCL, the state-owned infrastructure financing firm, anticipates a loan growth of approximately 18% and targets reducing net non-performing assets (NPAs) to zero in the current fiscal year. Gross NPAs at India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) decreased to 1.61% in FY24 from 4.76% in the previous year.
IREDA incorporates subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat
Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director of IREDA, said, "This subsidiary not only positions IREDA to extend its global reach but also acts as an offshore platform for securing competitive funding to drive the renewable energy sector's growth." He added that IREDA's entry into the IFSC is anticipated to unlock fresh business prospects and establish its global footprint in the renewable energy sector.
Is PM Modi's promise for Madiga sub-quota in Telangana just a 'jumla'?, asks Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on various promises made in Telangana, including the sub-quota for the Madiga caste, the establishment of a rail coach factory at Kazipet, and the Bayyaram Steel Plant and Hyderabad Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) projects. Ramesh criticized Modi for not fulfilling these promises and accused him of making empty commitments.
REC gets RBI nod to set up subsidiary in GIFT City
According to the statement, REC Ltd, under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has received a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for setting up a subsidiary in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
GIFT City bankers may follow global schedule, enjoy five-day work week
The working group said in its recommendations that a five-day work week will align with practices adopted in international financial centres and offshore units of Indian banks. "The government wants to position GIFT City as a major financial hub. All these steps are very important benchmarks for an aspiring international financial centre like GIFT IFSC," said another official.
GIFT City gets in pole position for F1 track
GIFT City in India is taking steps to develop a Formula 1 motor racing circuit and hopes to host the Olympics in 2036. Six teams of renowned race track designers are competing to design the circuit, which could cost up to Rs 10,000 crore.
Savvy Group bags bid for a mega commercial project in GIFT City
The project - spread over 2.8 million sq ft and entailing an investment of more than ₹1,200 crore - will also include an innovation and startup hub. The company has pipped three other bidders to bag the proposed project that surpasses all existing developments within the GIFT City, which previously boasted the largest development covering a million sq ft.
Budget 2024: Sitharaman proposes to extend tax exemption to GIFT units
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has prolonged tax benefits on income from International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) units, originally set to expire in March 2024, until March 2025. This extension applies to tax exemptions on income derived from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), including trading in non-deliverable forward contracts and offshore derivative instruments.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils GIFT city's financial landscape
At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the financial ecosystem within Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and its strategic importance. The city has three exchanges, 26 banks, and 26 aircraft lessors, and is home to 86 fund managers and 8 ship leasing companies. The city has 580 entities and a significant presence of 86 fund managers and eight ship leasing companies.
'Dry state' Gujarat allows liquor in hotels and clubs in GIFT City
In a notable development, individuals employed in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) and authorized visitors will now be granted liquor permits, allowing them access to alcoholic beverages within the designated area. However, while hotels within GIFT City are permitted to serve liquor, they are restricted from selling bottled alcohol as per the latest regulations.
GIFT City development plan for expansion to 3,300 acres with social infra in final stages
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) is set to expand to over 3,300 acres and incorporate social infrastructure from 886 acres. The second phase development plan, which includes town planning schemes, is expected to be unveiled after the state government's review and public feedback. The plan aims to make GIFT City a global financial activity hub, with PM Modi highlighting the city's vision to be the nerve centre of a new age of global finance.
GIFT City gears up for direct listings, re-insurance
GIFT City started in 2007 as a completely greenfield experiment when PM Modi was the chief minister of the state of Gujarat. In 2020 the government created the IFSCA as a unified regulator. It has issued more than 30 regulations for industries including aircraft leasing, and ship leasing. In the financial domain, we have banks, funds, capital markets and insurance.
'Eye' on GIFT City: 158-meter Ferris wheel to come up as part of social infra zone
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd (GIFTCL) is looking to develop social infrastructure, including an entertainment and retail zone along with a large Ferris wheel called GIFT Eye, in GIFT City. The development will cover a minimum of 1.5 million square feet and will be located adjacent to the riverfront. GIFTCL has invited bids for the project.
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