India’s BFSI sector stands at the forefront of driving the country’s growth story by deepening financial inclusion, accelerating credit flow and embracing digital innovation. Wider access to banking, credit, insurance and capital markets, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, has the potential to empower entrepreneurship, boost consumption and strengthen financial resilience.
As part of Mint’s focus on shaping conversations around India’s economic future, this Summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, regulators, investors and innovators to discuss the evolving BFSI landscape. The deliberations will highlight opportunities in digital finance, targeted lending, risk management, and capital market expansion, while charting a roadmap for a robust and inclusive financial ecosystem
Editor-in-Chief, Mint
Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India
Executive Director & CEO, IndusInd General Insurance Company
Managing Director and CEO, Bandhan Life
Managing Director & CEO, Acko General Insurance
Managing Director and CEO, Galaxy Health Insurance
Founder, Invexa Capital
Deputy Managing Director & Joint Chief Executive Officer, SBI Mutual Fund
Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company
ED & CEO, Nippon Life India Asset Management; Chairman, AMFI
Deputy Governor, RBI
Managing Director & CEO, Jio Financial Services Ltd
CEO and Co-Founder, Kreditbee
CEO, Bharatpe Lending (Trillion Loans)
Managing Director & Group CEO, Fibe
Chief Executive Officer, Revolut India
MD - Investment Banking, Equirus Capital
MD & CEO, SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd.
CEO, Citi India
MD &CEO , IndusInd Bank
Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda
Nilesh Shah is Managing Director of Kotak AMC.
Nilesh lead his team to the Best Fund House of the Year Award at all the mutual funds where he has worked viz. Kotak, ICICI Prudential and Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
Nilesh is a part time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. He is a part time member of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is a member of the Board of Association of Mutual Funds in India and a Member of CoBoSAC committee of SEBI
Nirav Shah is an accomplished Managing Director at Equirus Capital with over 17 years of experience in Investment Banking, Advisory, and Strategy. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise across the Financial Services sector, specializing in client coverage, deal origination, transaction execution, and closure.
Nirav brings a unique perspective as both a ‘Banker’ and an ‘Operator.’ In addition to his banking experience, he was part of the CXO team with responsibility for multiple strategic initiatives, stakeholder management, and driving business growth.
Leadership & Strategic Roles:
• Headed multiple critical functions, including Strategy, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Fundraising from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Impact Funds.
• Led the ESG implementation strategy.
• Spearheaded the company's growth trajectory by 5x within 2.5 years, overseeing all business facets such as people, technology, product, and marketing.
Nirav has successfully completed over 15 transactions for top-tier financial institutions, including leading Banks, Small Finance Banks, Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), and FinTech companies.
With his robust background and expertise in strategic advisory and investment banking, Nirav Shah continues to be a key leader in the financial services space, driving value for clients and stakeholders alike.
Satishwar B., MD & CEO of Bandhan Life, is the architect behind the company's transformation into a leading digitally-driven multi-channel life insurance provider. Under his leadership, Bandhan Life has embraced a fully digital approach, streamlining processes from policy issuance to claims and renewals, significantly enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. His strategic focus on leveraging data analytics has propelled the company to new heights by optimizing customer engagements and internal operations. Satishwar has championed a culture of innovation, which has positioned Bandhan Life at the forefront of the digital insurance wave. With over two decades of experience in the insurance and finance industry, his expertise is crucial in navigating the complex landscape of digital transformation in insurance. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree from Mumbai University, grounding his leadership in solid academic and professional foundations.
Mr. Sundeep Sikka brings over 30 years of experience in financial services and currently acting as ED & CEO of NAM India.
He joined the organization in 2003 and later became one of the youngest CEOs in India’s mutual fund industry in 2009.
Under his leadership, the Company achieved industry-leading scale, built a strategic partnership with Nippon Life Insurance, acquired Goldman Sachs Asset Management India , and successfully listed on the stock exchange.
He is currently serving his second term as AMFI Chairman and has led several key industry committees including CII,FICCI,IFSCA . Mr. Sikka is also a prominent speaker at National and Global forums.
He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
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