Honourable PM of India Shri Narendra Modi and the PM of the UK Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer To Grace Global Fintech Fest 2025 With Their August Presence

            Posted By MRUNALI, 9 September2025                       

  Mumbai, (RMN): The honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer, will grace the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 with their august presence. The conference is scheduled for October 7 – 9, 2025, at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai.

The movers and shakers of the global fintech ecosystem will converge under one roof for three days at GFF 2025, the world’s largest fintech conference, being organised by the Payments Council of India (PCI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC).

GFF 2025 is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; the Department of Economic Affairs and the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance; the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; New, Emerging and Strategic Technology Division,  the Ministry of External Affairs; the Reserve Bank of India (RBI); the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Explaining the objective and vision of the conference, Mr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Axilor Ventures and Co-founder, Infosys, and the Chairman of the GFF 2025 Advisory Council said, “The presence of two visionary world leaders, the Honourable Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the British Prime Minister Rt Hon. Sir Keir Starmer, will galvanise the Global Fintech Fest into a thought leadership platform to map a sustainable path for equitable progress for the entire humanity, and to reshape finance to be more inclusive, agile, and resilient. The UK and India share one of the most dynamic economic relationships in the world. Financial services and technology are cornerstones of this association – with significant opportunities for a synergy between London’s global leadership in fintech exports and regulatory innovation and India’s unmatched digital public infrastructure and a billion-plus consumer base. At GFF 2025 the industry will have the rare opportunity to obtain guidance from the highest, visionary leaders of the two countries on how to make the best of these opportunities.”

Ms. Sohini Rajola, Executive Director – Growth, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and Member, GFF 2025 Advisory Council said, “At NPCI, we are proud to present the sixth edition of Global Fintech Fest. GFF has become a unique platform that brings together innovators, policymakers and leaders from around the world who are shaping the future of finance. This year, our theme looks beyond artificial intelligence to highlight augmented intelligence where human insight blends with the power of technology. The conversations at GFF 2025 will focus on creating solutions that are responsible, inclusive and impactful. More importantly, it is about driving collaboration, strengthening financial infrastructure and setting the course for sustainable growth and innovation across the ecosystem.”

Policymakers, central bankers, industry captains, investors, and academicians will deliberate on how to leverage fintech to build a better world, in alignment with the overarching theme of GFF 2025: ‘Empowering finance for a better world powered by AI’. GFF will also see participation from renowned international regulators such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Deutsche Bundesbank of the Federal Republic of Germany, Banque de France, and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

Among other luminaries who will address GFF 2025 are Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs; Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting; Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairperson, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Insights from financial ecosystem experts will be at the heart of the conference.  However, GFF 2025 is designed to be much more than just speaking sessions. A special attraction of the conference this year will be the Bharat AI Experience Zone by NPCI and NVIDIA. This will be a dedicated space to showcase credible, cutting-edge AI innovations through live demonstrations by leading deep-tech companies. Top AI innovators will showcase how AI is transforming finance and beyond, while engaging with global leaders, potential clients, and partners.

There will also be a huge expo, with more than 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest in fintech. These apart, a plethora of ancillary activities such as workshops, hackathons, investment pitches, fintech awards, and numerous networking events are designed to turn the conference into a unique mix of insights, and exposure to cutting-edge technology: an unmatched festival of the fintech sector.

 GFF 2025 Highlights

100,000+ Expected Footfall | 7,500+ Participating Companies | 800+ Speakers | 500+ Investors | 400+ Exhibitors | 300+ Sessions | 50+ Product Launches & Showcases | 40+ Workshops, Masterclasses | 40+ Networking Sessions | 25+ Closed Room Sessions |15+ Reports, Whitepapers

For more information on GFF 2025 please visit: https://www.globalfintechfest.com/

About Payments Council of India (PCI)

The Payments Council of India (PCI) was formed under the aegis of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (PCI) in the year 2013 catering to the needs of the digital payment industry. The Council was formed inter-alia to represent the various non-banking payment industry players, and to address and help resolve various industry-level issues and barriers that require discussion and action.

The council works with its 180+ members, encompassing over 90% of the industry to promote payments industry growth and to support our national goals of ‘Cashless Society’ and ‘Growth of Financial Inclusion’ which is also the Vision Shared by the RBI and the Government of India. PCI represents the complete digital payments ecosystem of India through its various committees representing different sectors.

About National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is the central body responsible for overseeing retail payments and settlement systems in India. It is established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). The Company is focused on bringing innovations in the retail payment systems by using technology for achieving greater efficiency in operations and widening the reach of payment systems. NPCI is committed to harnessing the transformative potential of deep tech, creating an ecosystem that fosters collaboration to work on breakthrough technologies. Underlining its commitment to service, NPCI has been incorporated as a “Not for Profit” Company to provide infrastructure to the entire Banking system in India for physical as well as electronic payment and settlement systems.

NPCI has made a profound impact on India’s retail payment landscape, focusing on creating robust, efficient, and inclusive payment and settlement solutions. NPCI has been instrumental in introducing a range of products that have revolutionised retail payment systems. These include Unified Payments Interface (UPI), RuPay, National Automated Clearing House (NACH), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC), Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS), e-RUPI and more. Each of these products has contributed significantly to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of payment systems in India, ultimately propelling financial inclusion.

NPCI has played a fundamental role in establishing the foundation for India’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem, projecting the country onto the global stage.

NPCI has three wholly owned subsidiaries – NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) and NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), established in pursuance of NPCI Board & RBI approval.

For more information visit: https://www.npci.org.in/

About Fintech Convergence Council (FCC)

Established in 2018, the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) is an industry body representing the collective voice of fintech companies in India. Since its inception, FCC has evolved into a leading platform with a diverse membership of over 200 fintech entities across key segments including digital lending, wealth, insurance, digital financial services, RegTech, and credit bureaus.

FCC’s core mission is to address sector-specific challenges and provide a unified platform for dialogue within the broader BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) ecosystem. The council actively engages with regulators and policymakers to help shape progressive policy frameworks and promote a balanced approach to innovation and compliance.

In addition to policy advocacy, FCC also focuses on knowledge sharing, strengthening consumer education, and promoting responsible finance through awareness-building initiatives on customer protection, digital literacy, and best practices in fintech.