• Date:  26 Feb' 2026
  • Time:  15:00 - 16:00

Project ACE: Positioning GIFT IFSC as Global Commodity Trading Hub

The global commodity trading ecosystem plays a vital role in international finance, affecting price discovery, supply chain security, and economic resilience. IFSCA is working to position GIFT IFSC as a Global Commodity Trading Hub, aiming to boost merchanting trade, enhance integration into global supply chains, and create benefits across sectors like finance, logistics, and technology. This initiative aligns with India’s broader vision of becoming a key global player in commodity markets by 2047. The panel will discuss on the opportunities relating to positioning GIFT IFSC as a hub for commodity trading.

Moderator

Ms. Manisha Gupta

Editor, CNBC

Speaker

Mr. R. V. N. Vishweshwar

Director (Finance) and CFO, Hindustan Copper Ltd.

Mr. Srinivas Tuttagunta

Chief Operating Officer - Refining & Marketing, Reliance Industries Ltd.

Ms. Annapoorna Venkataramanan

Chief Treasury, Risk, Insurance, Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel

Mr. Suresh Swamy

Senior Partner, PwC

Mr. Nishant Shah

Partner, Economic Laws Practice

Mr. Bharat Gupta

Senior Vice President, Head – Trade and Structured Finance, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Olam Global Agri