New Delhi: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) have announced a landmark MoU to supercharge talent development in India’s financial sector. Signed on Wednesday, the pact targets capacity enhancement in international finance, governance, and financial technology through the GIFT International FinTech Institute.
Housed in GIFT City, India’s unique IFSC ecosystem demands top-tier skills to match its rapid evolution. This partnership ensures financial education keeps pace, promoting academic ties and expertise sharing between the two powerhouses.
AJNIFM’s proven track record under the Finance Ministry includes rigorous training for government financial officers and advanced programs in finance, management, and policy. Its capabilities will amplify GIFT City’s expanding services sector, fostering pragmatic collaboration.
GIFT City MD and Group CEO Sanjay Kalra hailed the MoU as a testament to their commitment. ‘We’re advancing industry-academia synergy to build fintech and financial services expertise,’ he said. ‘Programs like Industry Immersion will create professionals who excel in India’s IFSC and global arenas.’
Echoing this, AJNIFM Director Praveen Kumar called it a ‘strategic partnership’ for joint postgraduate offerings in finance and governance. ‘We’ll facilitate exchanges of faculty and students, enhancing teaching collaboration and institutional prowess,’ he remarked.
The alliance arrives amid GIFT City’s meteoric rise, drawing international players and solidifying India’s financial ambitions. Beyond immediate training, it promises to cultivate a skilled workforce, drive innovation in fintech, and contribute to economic resilience. As India eyes global finance dominance, such initiatives are game-changers.