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 […]
Google Introduces AI-Powered ‘Ask Google Pay’ Assistant for Smarter Money Management

Google has introduced Ask Google Pay, an AI-powered assistant designed to help users better understand their spending and manage their finances through conversational interactions. Integrated into the Google Pay app and powered by Gemini, the new assistant can analyse transaction activity and provide users with personalised insights into their spending patterns. Users can ask questions […]
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 […]
The BFSI Cybersecurity 100: India’s Most Influential CISOs – 2026

Introduction The BFSI sector is undergoing a profound digital transformation, bringing unprecedented opportunities for innovation while simultaneously expanding the cybersecurity landscape. As banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, fintechs, and financial platforms become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer has evolved from managing technology risks to becoming a strategic […]


