GIFT City Rises to 37th Globally, Enters Asia-Pacific Top 15 Financial Centres
GIFT City in Gujarat has risen nine places to rank 37th globally in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40), entering the top 15 financial centres in the Asia-Pacific region. It is now the only Indian financial centre in this group. Its FinTech ranking also improved to 26th globally. The GFCI evaluates 115 centres based on factors like FinTech capabilities, talent, and infrastructure. GIFT City aims to enhance market participation, international connectivity, and support cross-border financial activities, with digital infrastructure and regulatory frameworks highlighted as key focus areas.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 17 Sept, 08:41 am. Other outlets followed.