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New Delhi, April 4, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The second day of Startup Mahakumbh witnessed a landmark moment in India’s fintech journey with the launch of the India Fintech Foundation in the esteemed presence of Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and Former CEO, NITI Aayog and Shri NS Vishwanathan, former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI<\/strong>). This initiative marks a significant step towards fostering a sustainable, innovative, and self-regulated fintech ecosystem in India.<\/p>\n

India’s fintech sector has been on an extraordinary growth trajectory, with revenues surging to $25 billion in 2023, reflecting a 56% year-on-year increase. With 150 fintech unicorns projected to reach a combined valuation of $500 billion by 2030, India\u2019s fintech revenues are projected to reach 190 billion by 2030. \u201cThis growth is a testament to the innovative spirit of our entrepreneurs, driven by our tech-savvy youth, access to capital and government initiatives and advancement in internet and mobile technology,\u201d<\/em> pointed out Amitabh Kant<\/strong>, in his keynote address during the launch.<\/p>\n

The launch was followed by a panel discussion on \u201cAtmanirbhar Regulations – Creation of A Self-Regulatory Architecture for Financial Services in India<\/em>\u201d attended by Sai Sudha, CEO, SRO-Fintech Development Foundation, Mohit Mehra, Vice President, Payments & Primary Markets, Zerodha Broking Limited, Srikanth Rajagopalan, CEO, Perfios Account Aggregation Services (P) Ltd and Siddarth Pai, Founding Partner & CFO, 3one4 Capital.<\/strong> The panellists underscored the need for standardization in compliance, advocating for SROs to streamline compliance, making it an enabler rather than a burden for businesses.<\/p>\n

The India Fintech Foundation aims to create a robust framework for self-regulation, ensuring diverse representation, safeguarding against conflicts of interest, and fostering trust in financial services. By balancing innovation with accountability, this initiative sets the foundation for a thriving and inclusive fintech sector that will shape India’s digital financial future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Delhi, April 4, 2025 \u2013 The second day of Startup Mahakumbh witnessed a landmark moment in India’s fintech journey with the launch of the India Fintech Foundation in the esteemed presence of Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and Former CEO, NITI Aayog and Shri NS Vishwanathan, former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 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