Watch the glimpses from the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies. Under the theme “Resilience, Reinvention and India’s Rise,” the summit brought together banking and financial sector leaders for conversations on financial inclusion, responsible lending, digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity and the opportunities shaping India’s next phase of growth. From insightful deliberations to recognising excellence across the sector, the summit reflected the collective effort towards building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready financial ecosystem. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #FinancialEcosystem #Lending #IndiaGrowth #FinancialInclusion #ViksitBharat @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

ASSOCHAM’s National Conclave on GST20 brings together policymakers, tax experts and industry leaders to deliberate on the next set of structural reforms for Viksit Bharat. The conclave will feature focused discussions on recent changes by the GST Council and the roadmap for future GST reforms, along with dispute resolution and key interpretation issues under GST. 📅 22 October 2026 📍 New Delhi Speakers include: Mr. Balasubramanian K, Mr. Shivam Mehta, Mr. Nitin Goyal, Mr. Pratik Jain, Mr. D.D. Goyal, Mr. Samsudha Majumdar, Mr. Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Ms. Krati Singh, Mr. Himanshu Goel and Mr. Shashaank Shekar Gupta. The discussions underline ASSOCHAM’s role in facilitating informed industry dialogue on taxation and regulatory reforms, supporting a more predictable, efficient and business-friendly GST ecosystem. #ASSOCHAM #GST #GSTReforms #GSTN #TaxReforms #DigitalIndia #ViksitBharat #ASSOCHAMEvents @FinMinIndia @GST_Council @basu30470 @LKSattorneys @KhaitanCo @Maruti_Corp @PwC_IN @TrilegalLaw @Unomindacom @axisbank @Sorin @YESBANK

Welcoming delegates at the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, Mr. @MindaNirmal, President, ASSOCHAM, set the context for the day’s theme, “Resilience, Reinvention and India’s Rise.” He highlighted the vital role of banks, NBFCs and financial institutions in supporting MSMEs, infrastructure, manufacturing, housing, agriculture and emerging enterprises, while emphasising trust, transparency, governance, cybersecurity and responsible lending. He also outlined ASSOCHAM’s focus on Make in India, ease of doing business, MSME growth, the digital economy, and sustainability as key pillars for a future-ready India. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

Addressing the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, Mr. Raj Kokil Singh, Chief Risk Officer, Central Bank of India, highlighted the transformation of Indian banking, noting the decline in gross NPA from 4.6% to 1.8% and net NPA from 2.5% to 0.4% over the last decade. He also emphasised the need to balance reinvention with responsible innovation, as digital infrastructure, data-led lending and emerging technologies reshape financial services. For India’s rise, the focus must remain on timely credit, prudent risk management and responsible finance that enables businesses, infrastructure and employment to grow. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @centralbank_in @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

At the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, held in Mumbai, Ms. Nipa Sheth, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National Council for Corporate Bond Market and Founder & MD, Trust Group, highlighted the evolving role of India’s corporate bond market in strengthening the financial ecosystem. She noted the steady growth of India’s capital markets, rising investor participation and the emergence of corporate bonds as a reliable alternative channel to bank lending. She also emphasised the need to deepen the bond market, bridge the MSME credit gap, strengthen cash-flow-based lending and expand women’s participation in the financial system. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

“Resilience in the face of uncertainty, innovation in the face of change and inclusion in the pursuit of prosperity.” This was the central message of Mr. @Madnair, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking and Country Head & CEO-India, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait, in his Theme Address at the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, held in Mumbai. Reflecting on the theme, “Resilience, Reinvention and India’s Rise,” he highlighted how India’s financial sector must prepare for geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, cyber risks and changing customer expectations. He also emphasised responsible AI, strong governance and cybersecurity as critical to the next phase of financial services. He concluded by calling for collective efforts to build a financial ecosystem that strengthens enterprises, supports inclusion and contributes to India’s growth ambitions. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

At the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, Mr. Pratik Shah, Partner & National Leader – Financial Services, EY, launched the ASSOCHAM-EY Knowledge Report, “India’s Rise, Reinvention and Resilience.” Highlighting the transformation of India’s financial ecosystem, he pointed to the scale of digital infrastructure, growing MSME formalisation and the significant opportunities emerging across infrastructure, energy, semiconductors, defence and EVs. He emphasised that the next phase will require financial institutions to build deeper sector intelligence, use AI responsibly and strengthen resilience against emerging risks. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @EY_India @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

Addressing the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, Shri @Jishnu_Devvarma, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, highlighted the need for innovative and sector-specific financing across agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, renewable energy, rural enterprises and startups. He emphasised Maharashtra’s unique position in India’s financial and economic landscape, while underscoring the role of technology, AI and data analytics in making lending more efficient. He also called for stronger cybersecurity, data privacy, consumer protection and collaboration among government, regulators, financial institutions, fintechs and industry. He concluded by calling for a stable, innovative, inclusive and responsible financial system that supports entrepreneurship and advances the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @CMOMaharashtratra @maha_governor @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

At the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, ASSOCHAM, in partnership with @EY_India, released the Knowledge Report, “India’s Rise, Reinvention and Resilience: The Next Value-Creation Agenda for India’s Financial Institutions.” The report identifies the opportunities and priorities shaping the sector’s next decade, from financing India’s growth sectors and bridging the ₹30 trillion MSME credit gap to deepening customer relationships, leveraging AI and building resilience against emerging risks. #ASSOCHAM #EY #FinancialServices #Banking #FinancialSector #MSMEFinance #DigitalTransformation #AI #FinancialResilience #IndiaGrowth #ViksitBharat @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @Madnair @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

At the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, Panel Discussion 1 explored “Strengthening India’s Financial Ecosystem: Catalysing India’s Next Phase of Growth”, bringing together perspectives on the evolving role of banks, lending institutions and financial services in enabling India’s growth ambitions. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Toral Doshi, Partner, EY, with insights from Mr. Madhav Nair, Mr. Tushar Vikram, Mr. Anuj Pandey and Mr. Ajay Manglunia, followed by a Special Address by Mr. Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #FinancialEcosystem #Lending #IndiaGrowth #FinancialInclusion #ViksitBharat @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @Madnair @MangluniaAjay @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

The 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies brought this focus to the forefront through Panel Discussion 2, “Financial Inclusion for Inclusive Growth: Empowering Bharat through Accessible, Affordable & Responsible Finance.” The conversation examined how banks, insurers, lenders, credit institutions and other financial players can strengthen access to finance, promote responsible lending and enable wider participation in India’s economic growth. Moderator: Mr. Ashish Modani, Sr. Vice President & Group Head, Financial Sector Ratings, ICRA Ltd. Panellists: Mr. Manish Jain | Mr. Rajiv Gupta | Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia | Mr. Varun Bhalla | Mr. Ratan Kesh | Mr. Gaurang Chandarana #ASSOCHAM #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveGrowth #ResponsibleFinance #Banking #FinancialServices #FinancialSector #ViksitBharat @IFSCA_Official @IBA_org_in @ashish_modani @varunbhalla @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

At the 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies, the panel discussion on “Role of Fintech, AI & Cybersecurity in Financial Services: Enabling Innovation, Trust and Resilience” brought together industry voices to explore responsible innovation, digital security and the resilience of tomorrow’s financial ecosystem. The session was moderated by Mr. Mihir Gandhi, Partner, PwC, with insights from Ms. Sonali Kulkarni, Partner, Dailoqa; Mr. Vinay Tiwari, CISO, Axis Bank; Mr. Avartan Bokil, Chief of Growth Businesses, Iron Mountain; and Mr. Jatinder Handoo, CEO, Unified Fintech Forum (UFF). #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #FinancialEcosystem #Lending #IndiaGrowth #FinancialInclusion #ViksitBharat @ASSOCHAMSG @basu30470

ASSOCHAM’s 21st Annual Summit & Awards on Banking and Financial Sector Lending Companies brings together distinguished voices from across the financial ecosystem for a special address on the forces shaping India’s banking and lending landscape. The session will examine evolving opportunities, resilience, innovation and the role of financial institutions in supporting India’s next phase of growth. 📅 16th October 2026 📍 Mumbai #ASSOCHAM #Banking #FinancialServices #Lending #FinancialSector #BankingLeadership #FinancialInclusion #IndiaGrowth #Mumbai @basu30470 @IFSCA_Official @TheOfficialSBI @IBA_org_in @centralbank_in @trustgroupinc @YESBANK @BankofIndia_IN @IDFCFIRSTBank @MashreqTweets @Unomindacom @AxisBank @CRIF_India @CapriGlobalCap @UGROCapital @Resurgent_India @BeaconTrustee @EY_India @unifiedfintech

At the 2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026, Mr. Updeep Singh Chatrath, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Textiles & Technical Textiles and CEO – Odisha & Resident Director, Welspun World, highlighted the need for India to build manufacturing capabilities alongside capacity. He emphasised the importance of Industry 4.0, AI, R&D, resilient supply chains, green manufacturing and future-ready skills to strengthen India’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem and deepen opportunities for global collaboration. #ASSOCHAM #IndiaEFTA #ProsperitySummit2026 #SmartManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #Industry40 #Manufacturing #IndiaEFTAProsperitySummit @DoC_GoI @EFTAsecretariat @SwissEmbassyIND @norwayinindia @IcelandinIndia @basu30470 @yashpal_1992 @Shokeen_DS

Addressing the India Mines & Minerals Conclave 2026, Mr. Keshav Chandra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, highlighted the sector’s progress through policy reforms while emphasising the need to accelerate exploration, strengthen critical mineral capabilities, promote recycling and beneficiation, and adopt modern mining practices. He also underlined the importance of developing indigenous technologies and building complete value chains to strengthen India’s mineral security and support long-term economic growth. #ASSOCHAM #IndiaMinesAndMinerals #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ResourceSecurity #MiningTechnology #ViksitBharat @MinesMinIndia @coalministry @SteelMinIndia @NITIAayog @basu30470 @Jaidev_Sharma99

ASSOCHAM convened the Roundtable on “Driving the Future of Smart & Advanced Manufacturing” at the 2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit 2026, bringing into focus the opportunities for India and EFTA to move beyond trade towards technology partnerships, joint innovation and global manufacturing collaboration. Addressing the roundtable, Mr. Updeep Singh Chatrath, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Textiles & Technical Textiles and CEO - Odisha & Resident Director, Welspun World, highlighted the need to build manufacturing capabilities alongside capacity, with a sharper focus on Industry 4.0, AI, R&D, resilient supply chains, green manufacturing and future-ready skills. The discussion reinforced a clear ambition: from capacity to capability, from technology adoption to technology partnership, and from trade to co-creation. #ASSOCHAM #IndiaEFTA #ProsperitySummit2026 #SmartManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #Industry40 #Manufacturing #IndiaEFTAProsperitySummit @DoC_GoI @EFTAsecretariat @SwissEmbassyIND @norwayinindia @IcelandinIndia @basu30470 @Shokeen_DS

ASSOCHAM presents the India Mines & Minerals Conclave 2026, a platform bringing together key stakeholders from across the mining and minerals industry to explore emerging opportunities, address sectoral challenges and shape the next chapter of India’s mineral growth. The conclave will spotlight: 🔹 Mining Ecosystem & Mineral Development – Enabling policy, investment and sustainable resource development 🔹 Critical Minerals & Resource Security – Strengthening supply chains for India’s strategic mineral needs 🔹 Mining 4.0 – Harnessing digital technologies and automation for smarter, safer and more efficient operations 🔹 Future-Ready Mining Equipment – Driving mechanisation, productivity and sustainable mining practices Be part of the dialogue with industry leaders, policymakers and innovators as they discuss the technologies, strategies and opportunities shaping the future of India’s mining sector. 📅 9 October 2026 📍 New Delhi 🔗 Register Now: lnkd.in/dSxstWvP #ASSOCHAM #IndiaMinesAndMinerals #Mining #CriticalMinerals #Mining40 #SmartMining #MineralDevelopment #MiningTechnology #SustainableMining @MinesMinIndia @coalministry @SteelMinIndia @NITIAayog @jswsteel @JindalSteel_In @basu30470 @Jaidev_Sharma99 @MindaNirmal

The virtual session on “E-commerce Exports for MSMEs: Leveraging Global Marketplaces” brought together industry experts and stakeholders to discuss how MSMEs can harness e-commerce platforms, strengthen cross-border capabilities and access new international markets. The discussions highlighted the growing role of digital commerce in enabling Indian enterprises to expand beyond traditional boundaries and build a stronger presence in the global marketplace. ASSOCHAM remains committed to empowering MSMEs with knowledge, insights and opportunities that support their journey towards global competitiveness. #ASSOCHAM #MSMEs #EcommerceExports #GlobalMarketplaces #Exports #DigitalCommerce #CrossBorderTrade #GlobalTrade #ExportPromotion #InternationalBusiness @minmsme @CimGOI @DoC_GoI @DGFTIndia @IndiaEximBank @FactsAnalyst @basu30470