Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, emphasizing India’s success in democratizing digital technology and leading fintech innovation powered by AI. The event gathered over 100,000 participants from 75+ countries, spotlighting fintech’s role in inclusive, sustainable financial futures.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-anticipated Global Fintech Fest 2025 (GFF) held at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre, emphasizing India’s transformative journey in digital technology democratization over the past decade. Modi highlighted that technology in India is not just a tool of convenience but a powerful means of promoting equality and inclusion across every citizen and region of the country. This landmark event showcased India as among the most technologically inclusive societies globally, driven in part by innovations such as the JAM Trinity and the India Stack, which have revolutionized digital payments and financial access.
The 6th edition of GFF, themed “Empowering Finance for a Better World Powered by AI, Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion,” attracted over 100,000 participants from more than 75 countries, including industry experts, regulators, innovators, and policymakers. More than 7,500 companies and 400 exhibitors showcased cutting-edge fintech solutions, while over 800 speakers contributed to a rich mix of insights through keynote speeches, workshops, hackathons, and investment pitches.
Modi's address underscored India's leadership role in making fintech an inclusive force globally and invited international partners to collaborate in shaping an ethical and sustainable financial ecosystem powered by AI and innovation. The Prime Minister also engaged with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reflecting the strengthening India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and fostering deeper cooperation in technology-driven financial services.
A significant highlight was the Bharat AI Experience Zone, co-innovated by NPCI and NVIDIA, focusing on the convergence of AI and finance, signaling India’s ambition to lead the global fintech landscape. The festival also provided a platform for dialogues on regulatory challenges, cybersecurity, green investments, and scaling next-generation financial technologies.
This grand event reaffirmed Mumbai's status as a global fintech hub, bringing together key stakeholders to chart the future of finance through shared innovation, inclusion, and AI empowerment.
Key Highlights:
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Modi asserts technology as a tool of equality, highlighting India’s digital financial inclusion journey.
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GFF 2025 attracted over 100,000 participants and 7,500+ companies globally.
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Theme focused on AI-powered finance and inclusive innovation.
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Significant participation of regulators including those from Singapore, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
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Bharat AI Experience Zone featuring NPCI and NVIDIA innovations.
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Strengthened India-UK trade and technology ties spotlighted by PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer.
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Extensive activities included workshops, hackathons, fintech awards, and investment pitches.
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Mumbai’s Jio World Centre hosted the event, reinforcing the city’s fintech leadership.
Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), CNBC-TV18, Global Fintech Fest official website, NewsOnAir, YouTube Channel PM Narendra Modi, DD News.
