About Global Fintech Awards 2025

The Global Fintech Fest returns in 2025 with the 4th edition of the prestigious Global Fintech Awards, celebrating the success of individuals and enterprises in the fintech landscape worldwide. These awards recognise outstanding startups, disruptive technologies, unique business models, and innovative founders across the globe. Fintech companies, financial institutions, and startups are invited to nominate their work for a chance to be honoured among the industry's best.

Award Categories

Excellence in FinTech
Excellence in FinTech

Celebrate outstanding achievements in the fintech industry with our prestigious entity awards. Recognising excellence in design, innovation, sustainability, and impactful contributions to the world of finance and technology.

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Excellence in Banking Tech
Excellence in Banking Tech

Celebrate outstanding achievements in fintech across regions with our prestigious global awards. Recognising excellence and remarkable contributions to the fintech industry globally.

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Special FinTech Achievements
Special FinTech Achievements

Your special achievements need special recognition! Here’s an award to honour your or your startup’s fintech glory.

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Timeline

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Early Bird Deadline

June 17, 2025

Early Bird Closed
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Last day to submit nominations

July 29, 2025

Nominations Closed
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Jury Meet

August - September, 2025

Jury Meet Concluded
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Shortlist Announcement

September 22, 2025

Shortlist is NOW LIVE
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Awards Night

October 8, 2025

Participants Over The Years

Why Should You NOMINATE?

Brand Visibility

Enhanced Visibility

Nomination gives you the rare opportunity to showcase your fintech venture to a global audience. Nomination increases visibility and positions your company as a frontrunner in fintech innovation.
   
Networking

Strategic Networking

Nominate now and unlock unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and investors, and elevate your fintech venture to new heights. Don't miss this chance to forge powerful alliances and drive your success in the dynamic world of finance and technology.
   
Recognizing Teams

Global Recognition

Nominate your fintech endeavour and explore the opportunity to earn global recognition. Winning a Global Fintech Award can significantly enhance your brand's reputation and credibility worldwide.
Coverage

Validation of Innovation

Your nomination serves as validation for your innovative efforts. It highlights to clients, investors, and stakeholders that your fintech solution is cutting-edge and impactful.
   
Industry Benchmarking

Gateway to Opportunities

Winning or being nominated for a Global Fintech Award can unlock new business opportunities, partnerships, and investments. It acts as a catalyst for your company's growth and success.
   
Industry Benchmarking

Increased Credibility

Being nominated for a Global Fintech Award adds credibility to your fintech endeavour, demonstrating to stakeholders your commitment to excellence and quality in the industry.

Steps to Nominate

Nomination Fees

Special Jury 2025

Mr. Amrish Rau

Mr. Amrish Rau

CEO Pine Labs
Mr. Gopal Srinivasan

Mr. Gopal Srinivasan

Chairman & MD TVS Capital
M N Srinivasu

M N Srinivasu

Co-Founder & Director BillDesk
Mr. Rajiv Anand

Mr. Rajiv Anand

MD & CEO IndusInd Bank
Mr. Sameer Nigam

Mr. Sameer Nigam

Founder & CEO PhonePe
Mr. Sandeep Ghosh

Mr. Sandeep Ghosh

Group Country Manager
India and South Asia
Visa
Mr. Sudipta Roy

Mr. Sudipta Roy

MD & CEO L&T Finance
Mr. V. Vaidyanathan

Mr. V. Vaidyanathan

MD & CEO IDFC First Bank
(Jury Chair)

Jury 2025

Mr. Abhay Sharma

Mr. Abhay Sharma

COO-Public Sector Business Paytm
Ms. Adelia Castelino

Ms. Adelia Castelino

Co-founder & MD In-Solutions Global
Mr. Ajay Rajan

Mr. Ajay Rajan

Country Head YES BANK
Mr. Anand Kumar Bajaj

Mr. Anand Kumar Bajaj

Founder, MD & CEO PayNearby
Mr. Anish Sarkar

Mr. Anish Sarkar

MD - Pluxee India & Director - India/ Philippines/ Indonesia Cluster Pluxee
Mr. Anjani Rathor

Mr. Anjani Rathor

Group Head of Digital & Customer Experience HDFC Bank
Mr. Ankit Ratan

Mr. Ankit Ratan

Co-Founder & CEO Signzy
Mr. Arif Khan

Mr. Arif Khan

Chief Innovation Officer Razorpay
Mr. Arun Tikoo

Mr. Arun Tikoo

CBO Cashfree Payments
Mr. Avinash Godkhindi

Mr. Avinash Godkhindi

MD & CEO Zaggle
Mr. Bhavesh Jain

Mr. Bhavesh Jain

MD & CEO TransUnion CIBIL
Mr. Chandan Khaitan

Mr. Chandan Khaitan

CEO Muthoot FinCorp ONE
Ms. Deeksha Kaushal

Ms. Deeksha Kaushal

VP & Head- Strategy & Business Transformation, India & South Asia Visa
Mr. Deepak Gupta

Mr. Deepak Gupta

Field General Manager Indian Bank
Mr. Deval Sheth

Mr. Deval Sheth

MD - Asia Pacific Utimaco
Mr. Ganesh Ananthanarayanan

Mr. Ganesh Ananthanarayanan

COO Airtel Payments Bank
Mr. Gopal Majumder

Mr. Gopal Majumder

CBO & Interim CEO Rugr
Mr. Ketan Patel

Mr. Ketan Patel

Co-founder & CEO Mswipe Technologies
Mr. Madhusudanan R

Mr. Madhusudanan R

Co-founder M2P Fintech
Mr. Pankaj Gadgil

Mr. Pankaj Gadgil

MD & CEO Aditya Birla Capital
Ms. Paroma Chatterjee

Ms. Paroma Chatterjee

CEO Revolut India
Mr. Pranay Jhaveri

Mr. Pranay Jhaveri

MD - India and South Asia Euronet Worldwide
Ms. Priti Rathi Gupta

Ms. Priti Rathi Gupta

Founder Lxme
Mr. Rajesh Desai

Mr. Rajesh Desai

Co-Founder, CEO & MD Lyra Network
Mr. Ravi Varma Datla

Mr. Ravi Varma Datla

Senior VP - Customer Solutions Mastercard
Mr. Sabyasachi Goswami

Mr. Sabyasachi Goswami

CEO Perfios
Mr. Sachin Seth

Mr. Sachin Seth

Regional MD - India and South Asia CRIF
Mr. Saikrishnan Srinivasan

Mr. Saikrishnan Srinivasan

MD Experian Credit Information Company of India (ECICI)
Mr. Saurabh Agarwal

Mr. Saurabh Agarwal

CBO Angel One
Mr. Venkat Srinivasan

Mr. Venkat Srinivasan

Chief Analytics Officer Bureau ID

Testimonial

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Winners 2024

Best Digital Public Infrastructure
Best Digital Public Infrastructure

Protean eGov Technologies

Best in Class InsurTech Solution
Best in Class InsurTech Solution

Plum Benefits

Best in Class Lending Solution
Best in Class Lending Solution

KreditBee

Best in Class RegTech Solution
Best in Class RegTech Solution

HyperVerge

Best in Class User Friendly Interface Fintech App
Best in Class User Friendly Interface Fintech App

Aditya Birla Capital Digital

Best in Class WealthTech Solution
Best in Class WealthTech Solution

Jar

Best Payment Solutions
Best Payment Solutions

IndusInd Bank

Best Use of AI in Fintech
Best Use of AI in Fintech

Velocity (White Wizard Technologies)

Excellence in CyberSecurity
Excellence in CyberSecurity

Union Bank of India

Fintech for Good [Champions of ESG]
Fintech for Good [Champions of ESG]

L&T Finance

Friends of Fintech
Friends of Fintech

Falcon

Fintech Startup of the Year
Fintech Startup of the Year

PayGlocal

Fintech Person of the Year - India
Fintech Person of the Year - India

Sameer Nigam, Founder & CEO, PhonePe

Fintech Person of the Year - Global
Fintech Person of the Year - Global

Melissa Frakman, CEO & Founding Partner, Emphasis Ventures

Fintech Woman of the Year - India
Fintech Woman of the Year - India

Shalini Warrier, Executive Director, Federal Bank

Green Banking Initiative of the Year
Green Banking Initiative of the Year

Punjab National Bank

Best Digital Banking Security Practices
Best Digital Banking Security Practices

Epifi Technologies (Fi Money)

Best Business Correspondent
Best Business Correspondent

Pay Point India

Partners

Brought To You By Visa - global fintech fest partner
Category Partner INDIAN BANK- global fintech fest partner
Gold Partner Experiam - global fintech fest partner
Mobile App Security Protectt - global fintech fest partner
Bronze Partner Rugr - global fintech fest partner
Bronze Partner Zrika - global fintech fest partner
Knowledge Partner EY - global fintech fest partner