Best BFSI Brands 2025
Overview
India’s BFSI sector is undergoing a transformative journey, fuelled by innovation, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to progress. As the financial ecosystem charts its course toward a projected $150 billion valuation by 2025, India has established itself as the world’s third-largest Fintech hub – a moniker that reflects the nation’s ability to embrace change and set global benchmarks.
The 8th Edition of BFSI Best Brands is a tribute to the leaders and organizations that are at the forefront of this evolution. These pioneers are redefining finance through a powerful combination of technology, sustainability, and trust.
Their efforts are not only setting new industry standards but also reshaping the way customers engage with financial services—bringing innovation and reliability to the centre of the experience.
This edition shines a light on the extraordinary stories of brands that are breaking boundaries and driving meaningful impact. It recognizes their vision, operational excellence, and the courage to lead amidst a rapidly shifting financial landscape. These are the trailblazers who are crafting solutions for the challenges of today and opportunities of tomorrow, laying the foundation for a more inclusive and dynamic financial ecosystem.
A key highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the Best BFSI Brands Coffee Table Book—a thoughtfully curated anthology of inspiring stories that celebrate the spirit of leadership, innovation, and determination. The book will serve as a lasting testament to the industry’s brightest minds and their remarkable journeys, capturing the essence of their contributions in shaping the future of India’s financial landscape.
But the 8th Edition of BFSI Best Brands is more than an acknowledgment of excellence. It is a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and inspiration—a space where ideas take shape, connections are forged, and visions for the future are charted. It brings together thought leaders, innovators, and change makers to explore new possibilities and to collectively push the boundaries of what’s possible in finance.
As we celebrate the achievements of today’s leaders, we look toward the future with a renewed sense of purpose. The 8th Edition of BFSI Best Brands is a call to action for innovation and progress – where ambition meets impact, and where the drive for excellence paves the way for sustainable and inclusive growth. This is where tomorrow’s finance begins.
Key Focus Areas
The 8th Edition of Best BFSI Brands 2025
This edition will recognize and celebrate organizations that have demonstrated leadership in adopting digital technologies and developing innovative solutions to shape the future of banking and finance. These brands are not only transforming their strategies but are also driving continuous innovation to create lasting value for their customers. The event will serve as an inspiring and informative platform, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. It will bring together leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the impact of digital transformation and the challenges ahead.
The occasion will also feature the launch of the 8th Edition of the Best BFSI Brands Coffee Table Book, honoring those at the honoring those at the forefront of the digital evolution, elevating India’s BFSI sector and empowering the future of financial services. The book will highlight these brands’ achievements, showcasing their strategies, innovations, and successes in navigating the digital landscape.
Selection Criteria
Selection Process
Industries
Insurance- Life & Non-Life
Banks
Small Finance Banks
Payment banks
Cooperative banks
NBFC’s/ MFI’s
Housing Finance
Education Loans
Mutual funds
Brokerage- Online as well as Offline
Institutional financial distributor
FinTech’s
Wealth Management Firms
Speakers
MD & CEO
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board and Independent Director
NPCI
President & Head - Private Credit
Edelweiss Alternatives
Partner, Leader (Insurance & Allied Businesses)
PwC
Registrar
Indian Institute of Public Administration, Government of India
Actor
MS, FRCS (Glassgow), Chairperson – Health Committee of General Insurance Council, Advisory Committee Member of NABH. Co-founder and former MD of Star Health Insurance
Partner, Risk Consulting – Financial Services and Treasury Leader
PwC
Partner
PwC
Chief General Manager, Digital Banking and Transformation - Retail
SBI
President
PB Fintech
CEO
BSE Ebix
MD & CEO
Aavas Financiers Limited
Chief Regulatory Officer
BSE
Head – BFSI
LeadSquared
MD & CEO
IndiaFirst Life Insurance
CEO
PhonePe Insurance
Partner – Financial Services Advisory
PwC
Agenda
Registration
Setting the tone
Keynote Address: Future. Finance. Fortune: Why the India Story Matters?
Fireside Chat: Bytes, Banks and Beyond: Reimagining Customer Journeys
OR
Clicks, Connections and The Customer: Banking in the Digital Era
Points of discussion:
- Adopting Open Cloud Computing in BFSI
- AI-Powered Personalization
- Data Security and Compliance
- AI for Risk Management and Fraud Detection
- The Future of Cloud-Enabled Services
- Challenges of Digital Adoption
- Customer-Centric Digital Solutions
Standalone Session: Brains and Bots: Leading in an AI First Era
Or
The Digital Vault and the AI Era: Where is the Human?
Networking break
Panel Discussion: Brands, Banks and Some Timeless Bonds
Or
Brand Marketing in BFSI: Innovating Trust in a Digital Age
Points of discussion:
- Customer Journey Mapping
- Data-Driven Marketing
- Influencer Marketing in BFSI
- Role of Content Marketing
- Digital Transformation Strategies
In conversation: Banking Green, Financing Tomorrow
Fireside Chat: Compliance to Protection: How Prepared are We?
Points of discussion:
- Evolution of Cybersecurity
- Building Customer Trust
- AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
- Balancing Privacy and Innovation
- Global Compliance Standards
- Incident Response Strategies
Chief Guest/Guest of Honour Address: The Pulse of Progress: Reinventing BFSI for Tomorrow
Unveiling of the Best BFSI Brand Coffee Table Book
Closing remarks
Disclaimer: Agenda is work in progress and subject to changes