Natixis CIB Opens New Branch in India’s GIFT City
Expansion strengthens bank’s Asia-Pacific strategy and enhances cross-border financing capabilities
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Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking today announced the opening of a new branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand its presence in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
The new office, located in India’s flagship international financial center, is designed to enhance Natixis CIB’s ability to serve both domestic and international clients while supporting its long-term growth and diversification objectives.
The branch will be led by Pranav Vyas, a seasoned banking professional with more than two decades of experience in building financial operations in India. He will report to Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Country Manager for Singapore and Head of South East and South Asia at Natixis CIB.
Bruno Le Saint, CEO for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Natixis CIB, said the expansion highlights the bank’s focus on strategically important markets. “Establishing our new branch in GIFT City is an important step in delivering our Asia Pacific expansion strategy and deepening our regional presence,” he said.
The GIFT City branch will focus on delivering foreign currency-denominated financing and structured products across key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, aviation, and commodities. It will also support export financing solutions such as external commercial borrowings for corporate and institutional clients.
According to the bank, the new branch will play a critical role in connecting Indian businesses with global markets while enabling international clients to access opportunities within India’s rapidly evolving financial ecosystem. Natixis CIB plans to scale the branch in line with business demand and regulatory developments.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking today announced the opening of a new branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand its presence in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
The new office, located in India’s flagship international financial center, is designed to enhance Natixis CIB’s ability to serve both domestic and international clients while supporting its long-term growth and diversification objectives.
The branch will be led by Pranav Vyas, a seasoned banking professional with more than two decades of experience in building financial operations in India. He will report to Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Country Manager for Singapore and Head of South East and South Asia at Natixis CIB.
