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Global Fintech Fest 2026 in India

Overview

The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 was held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11. The event, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focused on the theme “Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance”.

During the festival, Indian officials emphasized the importance of a digital financial ecosystem built on connectivity, compute, and trust. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted the significant growth in internet access across the country, while RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged the industry to use emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing to reach underserved populations, including farmers and MSMEs.

To support these goals, the RBI Governor launched several initiatives, including UPI Tap & Pay, the AI-powered MyUPI platform, and a framework for corporate bond tokenization.

Entities

Global Fintech Fest · Devendra Fadnavis · Narendra Modi · Sanjay Malhotra · Reserve Bank of India

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
India leaders urge fintech focus on inclusion and trust
Indian officials at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 called for fintech innovation to prioritize financial inclusion and consumer trust, specifically targeting rural and underserved populations.
6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Narendra Modi to inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, focusing on the impact of Agentic AI, quantum technologies, and tokenisation on inclusive global finance.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · businessnewsthisweek.com · ciol.com · deccanchronicle.com · inc42.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · passionateinmarketing.com · standard.mv · theshillongtimes.com · timesnownews.com