Digital payments in India are on a trajectory to cross $10 trillion by 2026.
New growth lanes are emerging as UPI integrates with international payment rails, simplifying cross-border remittances and trade.
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been the backbone of domestic growth, but 2026 marks its decisive push onto the global stage. indian fsi blog 5
India’s top 1,000 listed firms are being pushed to adopt ESG-aligned financial products, such as sustainability-linked loans and carbon tracking.
Sustainability is no longer an optional "extra" for Indian FSI firms; it is now a regulatory and reputational mandate. Digital payments in India are on a trajectory
The RBI is pushing for full Central KYC (CKYC) integration across all banks by 2026, aiming to make digital onboarding seamless through biometric and video verification.
The Indian Financial Services Industry (FSI) has moved beyond mere recovery, entering a phase of "reinvention" as it heads toward a projected $1.1 trillion valuation in 2026. This evolution is driven by a unique blend of digital public infrastructure, regulatory structural resets, and a massive shift in consumer behavior. India’s top 1,000 listed firms are being pushed
As the industry matures, five critical themes—often discussed in the leading series—are defining how institutions compete in one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. 1. The "Agentic" AI Shift: From Pilots to Execution