The FinVision AI Summit 2025, the inaugural flagship conference from Tech Disruptor Media a brand of Bharat Network Group (BNG), was held on 8 August at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Center. Conceived as a movement, not just an event, it explored the theme “AI‑Powered Finance: Trust, Transformation & Tomorrow’s Opportunities”, spotlighting how AI, Big Data, Cloud, and Cybersecurity are reshaping BFSI.
Bringing together over 100 senior CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, data leaders, and fintech pioneers, the summit featured keynotes, editorial panels, tech talks, awards, and networking. Discussions spanned AI scalability, generative and agentic AI, resilient cloud and cybersecurity frameworks, composable finance, and next‑gen customer experience—all aimed at building responsible, future‑ready financial ecosystems. The day of insights, showcases, and collaboration closed with a gala dinner and celebrations that captured the innovative spirit driving India’s digital finance revolution.
Registration & Networking Lunch
The day began with delegates registering and gathering for a relaxed networking lunch, setting an energetic tone for the summit. Industry peers, speakers, and partners connected over introductions and conversations, building the collaborative spirit that underscored the sessions ahead.
Opening & Keynote Sessions
The FinVision AI Summit 2025 began with a joint welcome from Dr. Ashish Srivastava, Founder & Director, and Dr. Anupam Gupta, Founder & Director at Tech Disruptor Media- a brand of Bharat Network Group (BNG), who called it a milestone in building a digitally empowered Bharat through cross‑sector collaboration.
Vaibhav Kumar, VP at Tech Disruptor Media, a brand of Bharat Network Group (BNG), set the tone for a day of AI‑driven insights, real‑world use cases, and emerging BFSI trends, urging delegates to engage fully and “shape the future together.”
At FinVision AI Summit 2025, Pramod Ganji, Founder & CEO of ZRIKA, envisioned the future of payments built on fintech-bank collaboration, AI personalization, and secure digital infrastructure. His talk highlighted how real-time rails and advanced APIs are driving faster, smarter, and more inclusive payment experiences, framing a vision centered on trust and partnership.
Anuj Gupta, Principal Technology Architect at BCG, followed with a powerful call to action in “The New Arms Race: AI as a Competitive MoAT in BFSI.” He positioned AI as the critical strategic advantage for financial institutions aiming for market leadership, emphasizing hyper-personalized experiences, real-time risk intelligence, and operational efficiency as key to building a lasting AI-first edge.
Interactive Panel Discussions
At FinVision AI Summit 2025, five dynamic panels explored the multifaceted journey of AI-powered transformation in BFSI.
Leadership in the Age of Intelligent Finance – Moderated by Narendra Mairpady (Former CMD, Indian Overseas Bank) with Nikhil Bandi, R Shankar, and Onil Nunes, this panel examined how leaders align tech strategy with cultural change, fostering agility, trust, and intelligent decision‑making in an AI‑driven era.
Scaling Intelligent Financial Services with AI & ML – Dr. Kopal Vyas Dhage (ZRIKA) led a panel of CTOs and AI leaders from UGRO Capital, Satin Creditcare, Mirae Asset MF, Profectus Capital, and LenDenClub on using automation, personalization, and ML to scale AI in lending, credit, and asset management.
Architecting the Future of BFSI – Jatinder Mohan Singh Shah (Mantra Capital) moderated insights from Yes Securities, Shriram Finance, SBM Bank, Liberty General Insurance, and Maxemo Capital on secure cloud‑native architectures, smart data platforms, and balancing compliance with innovation.
AI‑Redefined Cybersecurity – Souvik Das (EY) with CISOs from Bharat Cooperative Bank, CredAble, and CSB Bank discussed AI‑driven threat detection, automated response, fraud defense, and zero‑trust frameworks for next‑gen security.
Composable & AI‑First Architecture – Viral Khandwala (Intellect Design Arena) and leaders from Bajaj Allianz GI, IDBI Bank, Yes Securities, and Hiranandani Financial Services explored moving from monolithic to modular, AI‑driven systems that enable speed, scalability, and adaptability.
Tech Talks
- Samrat Jaligama (Skyhigh Security) demonstrated AI-driven, zero-trust cloud security that safeguards hybrid enterprises while enabling agility and innovation.
- Jagan G M (Skylark) highlighted integrating Skyhigh Security’s intelligent cloud protection to overcome legacy challenges and build resilient digital foundations.
- Rajesh Makhija (Intellect Design Arena) presented eMACH.ai, a composable, cloud-native AI platform featuring over 300 microservices and 1,700 APIs, empowering banks to modernize, integrate seamlessly, and deliver measurable business impact at scale.
Booth Visits & Solution Showcase
Participants explored an engaging partner showcase featuring cutting‑edge AI, cloud, and fintech innovations. The booth walk‑through provided hands‑on exposure to emerging solutions, sparking discussions on real‑world applications and partnership opportunities.
India Inc. Digital Playbook 2025 Survey
Unveiled by Praneeta P., the first‑ever India Inc. Digital Playbook 2025 marked a defining moment of the summit — a boardroom‑level lens into the future of enterprise innovation. Powered by Tech Disruptor Media, this landmark annual survey decoded the shifting priorities of India’s most forward‑thinking business leaders as they navigate AI adoption, cybersecurity challenges, and cloud‑driven transformation.
Far from being just a dataset, the Playbook emerged as a strategic intelligence blueprint — distilling patterns, exposing critical gaps, and mapping the intersection of cultural evolution, risk governance, and bold technology investments. For the BFSI decision‑makers in attendance, it was both a wake‑up call and a roadmap, offering clarity on how to lead with resilience and vision in an economy being rapidly rewritten by intelligence‑driven systems. This wasn’t simply a presentation; it was the intellectual north star of FinVision 2025.
Guest of Honor – Abhijeet, Director (Authentication), UIDAI
We were honored to have Abhijeet, Director (Authentication), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), serve as a distinguished Guest of Honor. Bringing deep expertise in digital identity and nation‑scale authentication, he shared perspectives from one of the world’s most significant tech‑driven governance frameworks.
Through his leadership at UIDAI, Abhijeet has played a pivotal role in advancing secure, inclusive authentication for Aadhaar, setting new standards for public‑scale trust and innovation. His presence sparked an important dialogue on the intersection of digital identity, financial transformation, and the future of secure citizen services. As India moves further into its AI‑powered growth journey, his vision underscored the foundational role of trusted identity in driving responsible digital evolution.
FinVision Excellence Awards 2025
The evening’s celebrations honored leaders and organizations shaping the future of BFSI transformation. Awards were presented in two categories — Individual and Group/Organization — highlighting personal leadership and institutional excellence driving impactful change.
Individual Awards
- Regulatory Governance Icon of the Year – Aditya Goenka, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Yes Securities India Limited
- CDO of the Year – Aditya Mishra, Chief Data Officer, SBM Bank
- Innovative Leader of the Year – Anil Kwatra, CBO, Satin Creditcare Network Ltd
- Young Leader of the Year – Pramod Ganji, Founder & CEO, ZRIKA
- Out of Box Thinker of the Year – Onil Nunes, CIO, Bassein Catholic Co‑Operative Bank
- The Doer of the Year – Cyril Mohapatra, Former SVP & Head of Digital, IndusInd Bank
- Dynamic Tech Leader of the Year – Manoj Batra, Head Product and Process, Bandhan Bank
- Best IT Leader of the Year – N.D.S.V Nageswara Rao, Chief General Manager, State Bank of India
- Banking Technology Leader of the Year – Om Prakash Seth, CIO, IDBI Bank
- Innovative Leader of the Year – Sumit Saha, Assistant Vice President, Quiklyz by Mahindra Finance
- Banking Technology Leader of the Year – Ratan Jyoti, CISO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
- CTO of the Year – Sharad Agarwal, Chief Operating & Technology Officer, UGRO Capital
Group / Organization Awards
- Best Insurance Company of the Year – Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd
- Microfinance Institution of the Year – Satin Creditcare Network Ltd
- Operations Excellence Initiative of the Year – Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
- Best IT Implementation – Bassein Catholic Co‑Operative Bank
- Best Fintech NBFC of the Year – CredAble
- Smart NBFC of the Year – Hiranandani Financial Services
- Leveraging Data for Growth – IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company
- Best Technology-Based NBFC – MaxEmo Capital
- Best Fintech NBFC of the Year – MaxEmo Capital
- Best Customer Centric IT Implementation of the Year – Quiklyz by Mahindra Finance
- Small Finance Bank of the Year – Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
- Best Use of AI in Fintech – ZRIKA
This distinct categorization reinforces how transformative progress in BFSI is powered both by visionary individuals and pioneering organizations delivering change at scale.
Networking Dinner
The event concluded with a vibrant networking dinner, where guests enjoyed conversations over gourmet cuisine and cocktails. It was a fitting close — blending celebration, relationship‑building, and the exchange of ideas that will continue to influence the BFSI landscape well beyond the summit.
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