CM Shri Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Infosys’ new development center in GIFT City

Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel inaugurated Infosys’ new Development Centre at GIFT City, affirming the state’s commitment to promoting artificial intelligence-based systems and supporting the AI industry.

Key Highlights from the Chief Minister’s Address:

• Over the past 11 years, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, India has introduced policies and missions to encourage AI-driven industries, semiconductors, and the electronics sector.
• Gujarat is fully prepared to lead India in becoming a soft power leader and a knowledge-based economy.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister stated that by launching an AI Centre of Excellence at GIFT City, the state has created a platform to bring together solution creators, experts, professionals, and startups working in artificial intelligence.

The newly established Infosys Development Centre in GIFT City will focus on providing cutting-edge financial technology (FinTech) solutions within a FinTech framework. It will also emphasize global services and innovation.

Additionally, the centre will provide advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-powered insights for financial institutions. Secure and transparent solutions will also be explored for digital payments, smart contracts, and asset tokenization.

The Infosys Centre, launched with an investment of ₹32 crore, is expected to create employment opportunities for over 1,000 professionals.

Expressing gratitude to Infosys for starting the Development Centre in Gujarat, CM Patel highlighted that GIFT City—envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—is now emerging as India’s leading tech and FinTech hub, attracting top global companies in IT, FinTech, and next-generation technologies.

He emphasized that the Digital India Mission, initiated by the Prime Minister, has transformed the definition of technology over the past decade. In the last 11 years, India has launched several policies and missions to promote IT-based industries, semiconductors, and electronics sectors.

The Chief Minister reiterated that Gujarat is ready to lead the nation in the fields of soft power and knowledge-based economic development. He fondly remembered the vital role played by Infosys founder Narayan Murthy in establishing iCreate, a platform for mentoring youth in innovation.

Infosys CEO Mr. Jayesh Sanghrajka, speaking at the event, shared the company’s journey. Established in 1981, Infosys has over four decades of experience in managing global enterprise systems and operations. Today, the company serves clients in 56 countries and employs more than 320,000 professionals.

He also added that Infosys was recognized as one of India’s Best Employers in 2024 and has been consistently ranked among the Top 50 Best Workplaces for Women in India for the fourth consecutive year.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ms. Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology; Mr. K. Rajaraman, Chairperson of IFSCA; Infosys Senior Vice Presidents Mr. Rajneesh Malaviya and Mr. Niladri Prasad Mishra; as well as Ms. Kavita Shah, Director of ICT and e-Governance, Government of Gujarat, and other dignitaries and invitees.

Source: Information Department, Government of Gujarat