SBI Chairman Highlights Agentic AI, Trust and ‘Intelligent Inclusion’ at GFF 2026

Mumbai, September 10, 2026: The next phase of India’s banking transformation will be driven by artificial intelligence that can move beyond assisting customers to acting on their behalf, State Bank of India Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said while speaking at Global Fintech Fest 2026 on Day 2. Addressing the fintech industry, Setty highlighted the growing […]
SBI Plans to Expand AI-Based Cheque Processing to Cover Over 50% of Transactions

Mumbai, August 25, 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) is set to significantly expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cheque processing, with the bank planning to increase the threshold for fully automated processing from ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh. The move is expected to bring more than 50–55% of SBI’s cheque volumes, by number, […]
Bank of Baroda Appoints Rakesh Nema as Chief Technology Officer

Bank of Baroda has appointed Rakesh Nema as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), with the appointment taking effect from August 5, 2026. The move comes as the public sector bank continues to strengthen its technology capabilities and expand its digital banking operations. In his new role, Nema will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s […]


