India–UK Fintech Growth Corridor: Partnerships, Innovation and Market Expansion in the Post-CETA Era

10 September 2026

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Hall 202, Jio Convention Centre, BKC

Overview

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which entered into force on 15 July 2026, creates a significant opportunity to deepen financial services and fintech collaboration between the two countries through enhanced services commitments, financial services provisions, digital trade cooperation, investment facilitation, and greater professional mobility. This roundtable will bring together leading UK fintech and financial services firms along with key Indian regulators, banks, investors, NBFCs and fintechs to explore collaboration opportunities arising from the newly implemented India–UK CETA. The discussion will focus on market-entry pathways, partnership models, regulatory engagement, digital finance innovation, cross-border payments, embedded finance, AI, digital identity, and investment opportunities. Participants will exchange practical insights on how the agreement can accelerate bilateral trade, innovation, and commercial partnerships while supporting the next phase of UK–India fintech growth.

Agenda

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Registration

7:00 PM to 7:05 PM

Welcome Note

7:05 PM - 7: 15 PM

Opening Remarks and Context Setting by UKFCDO

7:15 PM to 8:15 PM

Roundtable Discussion

8:15 PM to 8:30 PM

Vote of Thanks

8:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Dinner

Discussion Highlights

What the conversation sets out to achieve.

Unlocking the CETA Opportunity

Exploring how CETA can accelerate UK financial services and fintech growth in India.

Building Strategic Partnerships

Strengthening collaboration between Indian financial institutions and UK fintech innovators.

Navigating Market Entry

Overcoming regulatory, operational, and compliance challenges in India's financial ecosystem.

Driving Financial Innovation

Advancing UK–India collaboration in AI, digital identity, fraud prevention, and financial inclusion.

Scaling Through Investment

Leveraging capital and strategic partnerships to accelerate fintech growth across borders.

Leveraging GIFT City

Positioning GIFT City as a gateway for cross-border financial services and global expansion.

Speakers

Mr. Harjinder Kang

HM Trade Commissioner for South Asia & British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India

British High Commission

Ms. Jaya Charoria

Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia

British High Commission

Mr. Abhinav Bajpai

Lead Digital Payments

Bandhan Bank

Mr. Amit Mittal

Zonal Head - West

Aditya Birla Capital

Mr. Amit Sahni

CEO

Croftz Limited

Mr. Anand Batra

Investments Team

3one4 Capital

Mr. Anoop Nair

Chief Operating Officer

Interpolitan Money

Mr. Ashish Agarwal

Senior Vice President

HDFC Bank

Mr. Ashok Pathak

Chief General Manager

Bank of India

Ms. Ashu Lamba

Vice President Legal

HDB Financial Services

Mr. Ashutosh Naik

Group Chief Compliance Officer

Groww

Mr. Ashwini Joshi

Principal

EMVC

Mr. Bharat Krishnamurthy

CTO

Yubi

Mr. Bhavdeep Bhatt

CEO

Northern Arc Investment Managers

Mr. Dalson Samuel

Founder

IM BRANDING

Mr. Hari Parkar

Vice President Program Management

M2P Solutions

Mr. Hitesh Sachdev

Head Startup Engagement, Investment

ICICI Bank

Mr. Hitesh Ruprela

Applications Head - Vice President

Poonawalla Fincorp

Mr. Hiteshwar Kochhar

Leading Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, NRi Banking

IDFC First Bank

Mr. Indronil Banerjee

Zonal Head of West Sme and Retail Enterprises Lap

Mahindra Finance

Mr. Ishan Sharma

Head of Sales and Business Development

Juspay Technologies

Mr. Jason Chan

Government Relations Lead APAC

Sumsub

Mr. Joseph Sebastian

Vice President

Blume Ventures

Mr. Matthew Long

Director, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Financial Conduct Authority

Mr. Mayank Goyal

Founder & CEO

moneyHOP UK

Ms. Paroma Chatterjee

CEO

Revolut

Ms. Purvi Ashar

Sr Vice President- I

Axis Bank

Mr. Rahul Ahluwalia

CEO

UK Office for Investment: Financial Services

Mr. Ranganath Nadella

Founder

URCASH Financial Platform Services UK

Ms. Sanika Gavankar

Head - Global Partnerships and Policy

Signzy Technologies

Mr. Satyendra Singh

Chief General Manager & Chief Information Officer

Bank of India

Mr. Sebastian Ricketts

Senior Manager, Innovation

UK Financial Conduct Authority

Mr. Shovan Samuel

CEO

SCube

Mr. Shyam C. Kumar

Senior Vice President

M2P Fintech

Ms. Smrithi Ravi

Head of Engineering, APAC.

Wise

Mr. Sumit Khanijow

Head of India

Allica

Dr. Sruthi Kannan

Head - Strategy & Innovation

NatWest

About UK-FCDO

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) is the UK Government's department for economic growth, innovation and international trade. We help UK businesses export, invest and expand internationally, while supporting overseas companies looking to establish and grow their presence in the UK. In India, we work closely with industry, regulators, investors and ecosystem partners to strengthen UK–India trade and investment, facilitate market access, and help companies build partnerships and scale across both markets. Through our work, we support innovation, commercial collaboration and cross-border growth, positioning the UK as a trusted partner for business, investment and technological advancement.

Join the Conversation

This is a closed-door, invitation-led roundtable bringing together fintech leaders at Global Fintech Fest 2026.

Overview

Discussion Highlights

What the conversation sets out to achieve.

Unlocking the CETA Opportunity

Exploring how CETA can accelerate UK financial services and fintech growth in India.

Building Strategic Partnerships

Strengthening collaboration between Indian financial institutions and UK fintech innovators.

Navigating Market Entry

Overcoming regulatory, operational, and compliance challenges in India's financial ecosystem.

Driving Financial Innovation

Advancing UK–India collaboration in AI, digital identity, fraud prevention, and financial inclusion.

Scaling Through Investment

Leveraging capital and strategic partnerships to accelerate fintech growth across borders.

Leveraging GIFT City

Positioning GIFT City as a gateway for cross-border financial services and global expansion.

Speakers

Mr. Harjinder Kang

HM Trade Commissioner for South Asia & British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India

British High Commission

Ms. Jaya Charoria

Deputy Trade Commissioner for South Asia

British High Commission

Mr. Abhinav Bajpai

Lead Digital Payments

Bandhan Bank

Mr. Amit Mittal

Zonal Head - West

Aditya Birla Capital

Mr. Amit Sahni

CEO

Croftz Limited

Mr. Anand Batra

Investments Team

3one4 Capital

Mr. Anoop Nair

Chief Operating Officer

Interpolitan Money

Mr. Ashish Agarwal

Senior Vice President

HDFC Bank

Mr. Ashok Pathak

Chief General Manager

Bank of India

Ms. Ashu Lamba

Vice President Legal

HDB Financial Services

Mr. Ashutosh Naik

Group Chief Compliance Officer

Groww

Mr. Ashwini Joshi

Principal

EMVC

Mr. Bharat Krishnamurthy

CTO

Yubi

Mr. Bhavdeep Bhatt

CEO

Northern Arc Investment Managers

Mr. Dalson Samuel

Founder

IM BRANDING

Mr. Hari Parkar

Vice President Program Management

M2P Solutions

Mr. Hitesh Sachdev

Head Startup Engagement, Investment

ICICI Bank

Mr. Hitesh Ruprela

Applications Head - Vice President

Poonawalla Fincorp

Mr. Hiteshwar Kochhar

Leading Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, NRi Banking

IDFC First Bank

Mr. Indronil Banerjee

Zonal Head of West Sme and Retail Enterprises Lap

Mahindra Finance

Mr. Ishan Sharma

Head of Sales and Business Development

Juspay Technologies

Mr. Jason Chan

Government Relations Lead APAC

Sumsub

Mr. Joseph Sebastian

Vice President

Blume Ventures

Mr. Matthew Long

Director, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Financial Conduct Authority

Mr. Mayank Goyal

Founder & CEO

moneyHOP UK

Ms. Paroma Chatterjee

CEO

Revolut

Ms. Purvi Ashar

Sr Vice President- I

Axis Bank

Mr. Rahul Ahluwalia

CEO

UK Office for Investment: Financial Services

Mr. Ranganath Nadella

Founder

URCASH Financial Platform Services UK

Ms. Sanika Gavankar

Head - Global Partnerships and Policy

Signzy Technologies

Mr. Satyendra Singh

Chief General Manager & Chief Information Officer

Bank of India

Mr. Sebastian Ricketts

Senior Manager, Innovation

UK Financial Conduct Authority

Mr. Shovan Samuel

CEO

SCube

Mr. Shyam C. Kumar

Senior Vice President

M2P Fintech

Ms. Smrithi Ravi

Head of Engineering, APAC.

Wise

Mr. Sumit Khanijow

Head of India

Allica

Dr. Sruthi Kannan

Head - Strategy & Innovation

NatWest

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