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Inaugural Graduation
The first cohort of students receives degrees at the GIFT City campus ceremony.
Campus Inauguration
The GIFT City campus officially opens for its first intake of students.
Deakin Announcement
Deakin University officially announces plans to open a campus in GIFT City.
NEP 2020 Announced
India unveils National Education Policy, inviting top global universities to operate in India.
With 217 fund managers and USD 39 billion in capital commitments, GIFT City is becoming a critical node for startup funding. The ecosystem offers cross-border fund structures, ease of global LP access, and a regulatory sandbox that could unlock new venture capital flows into Indian startups.
GIFT City's USD 111 billion in banking assets and 200+ fund managers are fueling unprecedented demand for Grade A office space and smart city infrastructure. This financial hub is reshaping India's commercial real estate landscape, creating prime opportunities for proptech innovation and investment.
GIFT City's IFSC is scaling rapidly: treasury loans hit USD 5.61 billion, banking assets at USD 111 billion, and fund commitments top USD 39 billion. The rising numbers position GIFT City as a credible alternative to Singapore and Dubai for global treasury and capital market operations.
Deakin University has marked a landmark milestone in transnational education with the inaugural graduation ceremony at its GIFT City campus in India. As the first foreign university to establish a standalone branch in the country, this ceremony validates India's National Education Policy 2020 and its push to internationalize higher education.