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BlackRock COO meets Gujarat CM to discuss boosting India's financial hub status
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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BlackRock's chief operating officer met the chief minister of Gujarat to explore ways to enhance India's standing as a global financial hub.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (Asianet Newsable) – The chief operating officer of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, held talks with Gujarat’s chief minister to examine strategies that could elevate India’s profile as an international financial centre. The meeting focused on identifying policy support, infrastructure development and investment incentives that would attract global financial firms to set up operations in the country.
Both officials highlighted Gujarat’s ambition to become a gateway for financial services, citing the state’s robust logistics network and business‑friendly reforms. BlackRock’s representative expressed interest in collaborating with state authorities to facilitate cross‑border capital flows and to tap into India’s growing investor base.
The discussion is part of a broader effort by Indian policymakers to position the nation alongside established hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong. No specific agreements were announced, but the dialogue is expected to pave the way for future initiatives aimed at deepening the financial ecosystem in Gujarat and across India.
The meeting underscores the increasing attention global asset managers are giving to India’s market potential as the country seeks to expand its role in global finance.
Both officials highlighted Gujarat’s ambition to become a gateway for financial services, citing the state’s robust logistics network and business‑friendly reforms. BlackRock’s representative expressed interest in collaborating with state authorities to facilitate cross‑border capital flows and to tap into India’s growing investor base.
The discussion is part of a broader effort by Indian policymakers to position the nation alongside established hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong. No specific agreements were announced, but the dialogue is expected to pave the way for future initiatives aimed at deepening the financial ecosystem in Gujarat and across India.
The meeting underscores the increasing attention global asset managers are giving to India’s market potential as the country seeks to expand its role in global finance.