9 September 2026
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Hall 102, JWCC, MumbaiAs India’s BFSI ecosystem accelerates toward digital-first services, institutions face a dual challenge: enabling seamless customer onboarding while countering increasingly sophisticated fraud. With innovations like digital identity frameworks (Aadhaar, CKYC), silent verification technologies, and phone-based identity intelligence, the sector is entering a new era of secure yet frictionless transactions.
This panel brings together leaders from banking, fintech, telecom, and cybersecurity to discuss how emerging technologies can redefine trust, reduce fraud, and enhance customer experience without compromising privacy and compliance.
Registration & Networking Lunch
Welcome Note by GFF
Opening Remarks & Context Setting by Proximus Global Solutions
Roundtable Discussion
Thank You Note by GFF & Proximus Global Solutions
The themes shaping the conversation.
Explore how BFSI institutions can reduce fraud while maintaining seamless user journeys.
Understand the role of mobile-first identity in India’s digital economy.
Examine silent verification technologies as alternatives to OTPs.
Discuss collaboration between telecom, fintech, and banks for real-time fraud detection.
Address regulatory frameworks and data privacy concerns.
Identify strategies to improve trust while minimising customer friction.
Mr. Abhijit Shah
CTO
Nippon Life India Asset Management
Mr. Ajeet Parmar
CISO
True Balance
Mr. Bhushan Sonkusare
President and CTO
360 One Wealth and Asset Management
Mr. Deepak Kumar
Chief Information Security Officer
CAMS (Computer Age Management Services)
Mr. Hemanshu Asolia
CISO
FPL Technologies (OneCard)
Mr. Mahesh Khisti
CISO & VP IT
United Overseas Bank
Mr. Manish Agrawal
Sr. Executive Vice President
HDFC Bank
Mr. Manohar Chadalavada
Chief Risk Officer
Lendingkart
Mr. Mayuresh Rothe
Senior Vice President
Axis Bank
Ms. Milica Drajic
Product Lead - Protect, Proximus Global
Proximus Global
Mr. Mitesh Tolia
CISO
Mahindra Finance
Mr. Padmabhushan Bahadure
Chief Technology Officer
NUCFDC
Mr. Pranab Ghosh
Partner
EY
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Mr. Prasad Patkar
Head Information Security-CISO
IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Mr. Rohit Kilam
CTO Group Head
HDFC Life
Mr. Sarang Nagmote
Data Protection Officer
Bandhan Bank
Dr. Shiju Rawther
Chief Information Technology Officer
CARE Ratings
Mr. Shyamkumar Nair
Chief Regional Security Officer
Mastercard
Mr. Sridhar Govardhan
Group Chief Information Security Officer
Angel One
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Ms. Varsha Gujarathi
Chief Customer Officer
Universal Sompo General Insurance
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Mr. Vighnesh Mehta
Group CRO & DPO
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
Mr. Vishal Chugh
EVP -RISK HEAD FRM
Tata Capital
Proximus Global is a digital communications and identity powerhouse, serving as the international business arm of the Proximus Group. By uniting three industry leaders — BICS, Telesign, and Route Mobile — the company connects, protects, and engages enterprises and consumers worldwide.
Valued at approximately €3.1 billion, Proximus Global operates a massive international network handling nearly 50% of global data roaming traffic and 150 million IoT devices. The company delivers end-to-end digital solutions across three core pillars:
This is a closed-door, invitation-led roundtable. Express your interest to join leaders across banking, fintech, telecom, and cybersecurity in shaping frictionless, trusted digital finance at Global Fintech Fest 2026.
