CloudThat, an enterprise cloud training and consulting firm, is preparing to file for an initial public offering worth approximately $8 million.

The move positions the company to become the first entity listed on the GIFT City exchanges, a milestone that had previously eluded the hub after the collapse of XED's listing attempt.

The filing represents a critical test of liquidity and investor appetite for the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) market.

As a specialized service provider rather than a large-cap industrial or financial player, CloudThat's ability to attract sufficient public capital will signal whether the exchange can support smaller, niche technology firms.

GIFT City has been promoted as a key node for India's financial globalization, aiming to rival global hubs like Dubai and Singapore.

However, the market has struggled to gain traction with high-profile listings.