GIFT City & AJNIFM Ink MoU to Build FinTech Talent for IFSC

Current Context: On 18 Feb 2026, GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec‑City) and AJNIFM (Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management) signed an MoU.

• Aim: Build a steady pipeline of FinTech & international finance talent for India’s IFSC (International Financial Services Centre).
• Industry Immersion Programme: 5‑day training for AJNIFM MBA students at GIFT City (regulations, capital markets, digital finance).
• Operates under the GIFT International FinTech Institute for advanced postgraduate & executive education.
• Includes faculty & student exchange bridging AJNIFM’s govt. finance training with GIFT industry practice.
• Joint research on financial governance & applied FinTech innovations to strengthen India’s global finance edge.

Question:

Q.1 In February 2026, an MoU was signed between Gujarat International Finance Tec-City and Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management primarily to:
a) Develop a talent pipeline in FinTech and international finance
b) Promote agricultural exports
c) Establish new manufacturing clusters
d) Expand tourism infrastructure

Answer: a) The MoU focuses on creating a steady pipeline of skilled professionals in FinTech and global finance to support India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem.