Uday Kotak Appointed Chairman of GIFT City in Gujarat

Uday Kotak Appointed Chairman of GIFT City in Gujarat

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: February 17 2026

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  • The Gujarat government has appointed Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, as the new Chairman of GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance-Tec City) in Gandhinagar, replacing Hasmukh Adhia. GIFT City is India’s first operational Smart City and maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), hosting 35 banking units and managing $100.14 billion in assets.
  • Kotak’s expertise in banking, capital markets, and global finance is expected to enhance GIFT City’s competitiveness and attract international financial institutions. The move aligns with efforts to strengthen India’s IFSC ecosystem and promote industry-led governance of financial hubs.
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