A Financial and Technology Gateway of India: GIFT CITY
SUNIL JOSHI who is not fascinated by any introduction, is a wonderful personality that everyone knows and should also know because he always believes in “How you can help a lot of people grow and blossom, is what keeps him going”. He is a great devotee of Mahatma Gandhi and follows him. He is great in Emerging Markets. He is president of Gift city and runs the program successfully.
What are Emerging Markets?
“Emerging markets” is a term that refers to an economy that experiences considerable economic growth and possesses some, but not all, characteristics of a developed economy. Emerging markets are countries that are transitioning from the “developing” phase to the “developed” phase.
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)
A Global Financial & IT Hub
GIFT City is an integrated development on 886 acres of land with 62 mm sq. ft. of Built Up area which includes Office spaces, Residential Apartments, Schools, Hospital, Hotels, Clubs, Retail and various Recreational facilities, which makes this City a truly “Walk to Work” City. GIFT City consists of a conducive Multi-Service SEZ (Special Economic Zone) and an exclusive Domestic Area.
This City is a Vertical City which will optimize land area consumption for development. The City is located on the bank of river Sabarmati connecting the Business capital (Ahmedabad) and Political capital (Gandhinagar) of Gujarat State- the Growth Engine of India.
GIFT City is a new Financial & Technology Gateway of India for the World.
The GIFT City Advantages
- Strategic Location
- Integrated Development (Office, Residential & Institutional)
- Multi Services Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
- India’s 1st International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)
- Smart, Sustainable & Green Infrastructure
- Single Window Clearance
- Quality of Life
- Talent availability
Role of Sunil Joshi in Gift city
GIFT City is India’s first operational Smart City and IFSC in India. A member of the leadership Team at GIFT City, as President Business Operations, I am responsible for the ‘lifecycle of the customer’ in the City with direct responsibility of ICT, Business Development and Town Management Services departments for GIFT City. The City’s development requires focus on services orientation, operational efficiency, infrastructure development, technology deployment and broad market engagement and coverage.
Results delivered:
- Closed largest deal(s) in GIFT City’s history
- Market segmentation for greater market coverage and realignment of Business Development
- Application of technology to differentiate and improve City services (include SAP HEC etc)
- Cleared commencement of major delayed developments across City
- Transitioned entire City applications and storage from in-premise to Cloud infrastructure
- >20% reduction of costs and improved Town Service levels for Cx
- Operational improvements with implementation of scorecards with a focus on execution
- Executed strategic partnerships with shareholder promoters, technology partners and developers
- Streamlined planning, engineering and operational engagements. Broke down interdepartmental silos
He works on many projects and runs them successfully. He says –
“Mahatma Gandhi had been my mentor, never giving up however big the resistance is. Resilience is the key. One learns from the past and makes best out of the worst.”