Global Fintech Fest 2026

September 10, 2026 1:14 PM

Reforms must move from regulation to transformation, says Rajiv Gauba

Deregulation should be the defining feature of India's next-generation reform architecture, with greater focus on simplifying licences, approvals, permissions and renewal processes, NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba said on Thursday. Addressing a fireside chat on “From Regulation to Transformation: Building India's Next-Generation Reform Architecture” at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Gauba spoke about India's reform journey over the past decade and the institutional changes required to sustain ...

September 9, 2026 10:14 PM

UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox to simplify digital onboarding

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, making it easier for banks, fintech companies and other ecosystem partners to integrate and test Aadhaar-based face authentication within their digital applications. The new tools are expected to simplify the authentication journey for users, particularly in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sec...

September 9, 2026 2:39 PM

Global Fintech Fest 2026 highlights India’s growing role in digital finance

India’s expanding digital public infrastructure (DPI), interoperable payment systems and technology-driven financial services have strengthened its position as a major global fintech hub, with the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) focusing on emerging technologies shaping the future of finance. The four-day GFF 2026 is being held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, bringing together stakeholders from across the global financial and technology ecosystem for discussions on innovati...

September 8, 2026 9:09 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Global Fintech Fest 2026, calls for next-generation innovation and stronger consumer protection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, describing India's fintech journey as a major driver of financial inclusion and technological transformation and calling on the sector to focus on next-generation innovation, cybersecurity and consumer protection. Addressing fintech innovators, industry leaders and investors from India and abroad, PM Modi said India's growing fintech ecosystem, powered by innovation, youth participation and risk-taking, ...