The GIFT City branch will enable Natixis CIB to drive growth, broaden international diversification, and enhance client servicing capabilities in India.
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, April 23, 2026: Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, (Natixis CIB) today announced that it has opened a branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
This marks a significant milestone in the bank’s long-term strategy to strengthen its presence in India and the wider Asia Pacific region. The GIFT City branch will enable Natixis CIB to drive growth, broaden international diversification, and enhance client servicing capabilities in India.
The branch will be led by Pranav Vyas, Head of Natixis IFSC Banking Unit (IBU), GIFT City. With
over 23 years of banking experience, Pranav brings with him a wealth of expertise in building a
successful entity in GIFT City. He has a deep knowledge of the Indian market and extensive
experience expanding a business franchise in India. He reports to Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Country
Manager, Singapore, and Head of South East and South Asia, Natixis CIB.
Bruno Le Saint, CEO, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Natixis CIB, said: "Establishing our new branch
in GIFT City is an important step in delivering our Asia Pacific expansion strategy and deepening our
regional presence. It reinforces our ability to serve key clients in this fast-growing and strategic
market.”
Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Country Manager, Singapore, and Head of South East and South Asia
Natixis CIB, added: "The new branch will focus on providing high-value, tailored financing solutions
which will support Indian clients with global ambitions, whilst also connecting international clients with
India’s vibrant and growing financial market. We are pleased to welcome Pranav Vyas as Head of
Natixis IBU, GIFT City, who, as an experienced and strategic leader, will further strengthen the
development of our India business. "
Natixis CIB’s branch in GIFT City offers foreign currency-denominated structured products and
finance, spanning energy and commodities, infrastructure, aviation, and export financing which
includes External Commercial Borrowings. It caters to corporate and institutional clients. In line with
operational needs and regulatory frameworks, Natixis CIB plans to scale the branch in tandem with
business growth. It is grateful to the Indian government and International Financial Services Centres
Authority (IFSCA) for the opportunity.
