The 6th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit commenced on 22nd August 2025 at Holiday Inn Resort Goa, Mobor Beach, Cavelossim, in South Goa, bringing together industry leaders, policy-makers, and innovators to chart the future of India’s financial services sector as it contributes significantly to the $1 trillion digital economy journey.
The 3-day summit opened with the arrival of key stakeholders from across India, followed by a welcome lunch that provided attendees with opportunity for networking. The event was graced by a series of high-profile sessions and discussions designed to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the BFSI ecosystem.
Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder & CEO of Elets Technomedia and Editor-in-Chief of The Banking and Finance Post, welcomed attendees with an inspiring opening address, highlighting the potential of India’s BFSI sector. This was followed by the launch of a special edition of The Banking and Finance Post Magazine, celebrating innovation and excellence in financial services.
The special issue features an exclusive research report, “AI in Finance: Redefining India’s BFSI Landscape”, offering in-depth insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping innovation, operational efficiency, customer experience, and future-readiness across banks, NBFCs, insurance, and fintechs.
The magazine was officially launched in the esteemed presence of Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder & CEO, Elets Technomedia & Editor-in-Chief, The Banking & Finance Post; Dr. K.K. Pathak, IAS, Secretary, Department of Personnel, Government of Rajasthan; Prerna Singh, IAS, ACEO, Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority; along with distinguished industry leaders including Aniket Jain, CEO, Fyno; Rohit Jain, Chief Business Officer, Fyno; Pramod Ganji, CEO, Zrika; Jaidev Rawat, Business Leader – Power Systems, IBM Cloud (India & South Asia); Prachi Dharani, CEO, PayGlocal; Deepak Sharma, Independent Director, Suryoday Small Finance Bank; Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju, CTO, Axis Asset Management; Rahul Pandey, CIO, Indian Clearing Corporation; Udeesh Ullas, COO, Muthoot Microfin Limited; Kumar Amit Sinha, Co-Founder & COO, Castler; Aakarsh Naidu, Head of Fintech and Startups, RBIH, and several other industry leaders.
Enriched with expert interviews, thought leadership articles, case studies, and visual storytelling, this edition stands as a comprehensive knowledge hub for BFSI stakeholders.
Keynotes
At the 6th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit in Goa, key industry and government leaders shared insights on the future of India’s financial ecosystem.
Aakarsh Naidu, Head of Fintech and Startups, RBIH, delivered his keynote address, emphasizing that “The future of finance lies in collaboration, not competition!” He said, “The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub was established as a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India with a clear vision to accelerate innovation in the financial services sector and to help shape the future of India’s digital economy. Our mandate is not only to build digital public infrastructure such as the Unified Lending Interface but also to create an enabling environment where banks, financial institutions, and fintechs can work together meaningfully. We aim to accelerate innovation and ensure that India’s financial sector remains inclusive, resilient, and future-ready.”
Reflecting on India’s fintech evolution, Dr. K.K. Pathak, IAS, Secretary, Department of Personnel, Government of Rajasthan, delivered a thought-provoking keynote. “In 2016, India witnessed a fintech revolution with the arrival of UPI. Until then, transferring money or depositing funds meant navigating hurdles. UPI transformed that reality forever.The rupee itself has changed in meaning. Once, a rupee meant 100 paise, but who remembers paise anymore? Money today is not coins or notes, it is numbers in your account, shifting with every debit and credit. We no longer ‘create’ money; we only add to it, manage it, and record it,” he said.
The inaugural panel discussion, “India’s BFSI Sector as a Catalyst in the $1 Trillion Digital Economy”, featured distinguished leaders including Deepak Sharma (Independent Director, Suryoday Small Finance Bank), Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju (CTO, Axis Asset Management), Aakarsh Naidu (Head of Fintech and Startups, RBIH), Rahul Pandey (CIO, Indian Clearing Corporation), and Udeesh Ullas (COO, Muthoot Microfin Limited). The discussion, moderated by Dr. Ravi Gupta, explored the sector’s role in driving India’s digital economic ambitions.
Subsequent panel discussions addressed critical industry themes:
The inaugural panel discussion, “India’s BFSI Sector as a Catalyst in the $1 Trillion Digital Economy”, featured distinguished leaders including Deepak Sharma, Independent Director, Suryoday Small Finance Bank; Vamsi Krishna Ithamraju, Chief Technology Officer, Axis Asset Management; Aakarsh Naidu, Head of Fintech and Startups, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH); Rahul Pandey, Chief Information Officer, Indian Clearing Corporation; and Udeesh Ullas, Chief Operating Officer, Muthoot Microfin Limited. The discussion, moderated by Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder & CEO, Elets Technomedia & Editor-in-Chief, The Banking & Finance Post, explored the sector’s role in driving India’s digital economic ambitions.
Subsequent panel discussions addressed critical industry themes:
- Digital Transformation as a Catalyst for Customer Delight in Financial Services, moderated by Stephen George, Senior Associate Director, HSBC India, explored leveraging technology to deliver superior customer experiences.
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) & UPI 3.0: The Next Leap in Financial Inclusion, moderated by Anurag Tiwari, Vice President, Zrika, examined advancements in DPI and UPI technologies enabling broader financial access.
- InsurTech Revolution: Driving Penetration, Affordability & Claims Efficiency, moderated by Sandeep Chopra, Vice President – Business Strategy, SBI Life Insurance, highlighted technology-led innovations in the insurance domain.
The day also featured interactive Peer Connect sessions, quizzes, and icebreakers to facilitate engagement among participants, as well as an emcee-led session and illusionist performance by Clifford, adding a unique experiential touch to the summit.
Elets Technomedia is hosting the 6th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit 2025 from 22–24 August 2025 in Goa. Over the years, this platform has established itself as India’s longest-running luxury residential summit, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policy-makers to build a future-ready BFSI ecosystem for the country.
Also Read: Top Cashback Credit Cards That Make Daily Expenses Rewarding
Partners
The 6th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit 2025 is backed by an exceptional lineup of partners: Goa Electronics Limited as the Host Partner, Fyno as the Powered by Partner, Zrika as the Lanyard Partner, and Dialoqa as the AI & Data Transformation Partner. Lauren | IBM joins as the Silver Partner, while Consentin (by Leegality) serves as the Privacy Compliance Partner and VuNet as the Transaction Observability Partner. Castler is the Escrow Partner, PayGlocal the Cross-Border Payments Partner, and DocOnline the Strategic Healthcare Partner, with Industech and Josh contributing as Associate Partners.
