Published on: October 18, 2025
The Global Fintech Fest 2025 (GFF 2025) concluded in Mumbai, celebrating innovation and excellence across India’s fintech ecosystem. Check out the full winners list from the Global Fintech Awards 2025, including leaders like Paytm, Razorpay, MobiKwik, and IDFC FIRST Bank.
Introduction
The sixth edition of the Global Fintech Fest 2025 (GFF 2025) — the world’s largest annual fintech conference — was held in Mumbai from October 7–9, 2025.
The event brought together visionaries and innovators from over 100 countries, featuring more than 400 sessions focused on banking technology, AI in fintech, and digital transformation.
As part of the event, the Global Fintech Awards (GFF Awards 2025) 2025 recognized the most outstanding contributors to the fintech ecosystem, honoring achievements in Banking Tech and FinTech Innovation.
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Global Fintech Awards 2025 – Major Highlights
Among this year’s top honorees were:
Upasana Taku, Co-founder & CFO, MobiKwik – Fintech Person of the Year (Female)
Yashish Dahiya, Chairman, PB Fintech – Fintech Person of the Year (Male)
Yubi – Fintech Startup of the Year
IDFC FIRST Bank– Winner in Green Banking Initiative and Digital Transformation Program of the Year
These recognitions reflect India’s growing dominance in digital finance, AI adoption, and fintech innovation on a global scale.
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🏆 Global Fintech Awards 2025 – Complete Winners List
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| Category | Subcategory | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Banking Tech | Best Corporate/Business Correspondent | PayNearby (Nearby Technologies) |
| Best Cross-Border Solution | Wise | |
| Best Digital Banking Platform | Razorpay | |
| Best Digital Banking Security Practices | Airtel Payments Bank | |
| Best Digital Transformation Program | IDFC FIRST Bank | |
| Best Green Banking Initiative | IDFC FIRST Bank | |
| Excellence in FinTech | Best B2B Payments Platform | Juspay Technologies |
| Best Digital Experience in Finance | L&T Finance | |
| Best Digital Public Infrastructure | ||
| Best Fintech Investor | PayU Payments | |
| Best Insurance Tech Solution | CAMS Insurance Repository Services | |
| Best Lending Solution | BharatPe | |
| Best Payments Solution | Paytm | |
| Best RegTech Solution | HyperVerge Technologies | |
| Best Use of AI in Fintech | KFin Technologies | |
| Best WealthTech Solution | Alt DRX | |
| Fintech for Good [Champions of ESG] | Sarvatra Technologies | |
| Friends of Fintech | – | Grip Invest Technologies |
| Special FinTech Achievements | Fintech Startup of the Year | Yubi |
| Fintech Person of the Year – Female | Upasana Taku (MobiKwik) | |
| Fintech Person of the Year – Male | Yashish Dahiya (PB Fintech) |
Jury and Evaluation Process
The 2025 edition introduced a Special Jury Panel to ensure diverse perspectives and a holistic evaluation.
Jury Chair: Mr. V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank
Jury Members included:
Mr. Amrish Rau (CEO, Pine Labs),
Mr. Gopal Srinivasan (Chairman & MD, TVS Capital Funds),
Mr. Rajiv Anand (MD & CEO, IndusInd Bank),
Mr. Sameer Nigam (Founder & CEO, PhonePe),
Mr. Sandeep Ghosh (Group Country Manager, Visa South Asia),
Mr. M. N. Srinivasu (Co-founder, BillDesk),
and Mr. Sudipta Roy (MD & CEO, L&T Finance).
A total of 30 industry leaders participated in the GFA 2025 jury, reinforcing the awards’ reputation as a benchmark for excellence, inclusion, and innovation in global fintech.
About the Organizers
Payments Council of India (PCI)
Formed in 2013 under the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), PCI represents India’s digital payment industry, including 180+ members covering over 90% of the market.
The council promotes a cashless society and financial inclusion aligned with RBI and Government of India goals.
Fintech Convergence Council (FCC)
Established in 2018, the FCC represents over 200 fintech entities across lending, wealth, insurance, RegTech, and digital services.
It works closely with policymakers to shape progressive fintech frameworks and promote responsible innovation through education and digital literacy.
Conclusion
The Global Fintech Fest 2025 reaffirmed India’s position as a global fintech powerhouse, where innovation, AI, and inclusion converge to redefine financial services.
With homegrown leaders like Razorpay, Paytm, and MobiKwik driving progress, the event highlighted how India’s fintech sector continues to lead with technology-first financial solutions that empower billions.
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