Mumbai, 26th February 2026
The 3rd Annual NBFC and FinTech Excellence Awards 2026 successfully concluded in Mumbai, bringing together India’s most influential fintech innovators, technology strategists, and growth enablers under the theme: “The Digital-First NBFC: Leadership, Innovation and Partnership in New India.”
This year’s edition marked a defining chapter in the evolution of India’s non-banking financial ecosystem. More than a celebration of excellence, the platform showcased how technology is fundamentally reshaping the DNA of NBFCs, from lending models and risk frameworks to customer experience and regulatory alignment. The spotlight went beyond digital transformation as a buzzword, highlighting what it truly means to be digital-first in a sector where compliance, caution, and capital discipline are paramount.
The panel discussions sparked candid conversations around how technology is influencing business strategy, the evolving role of CTOs and CIOs as business strategists, and real-life examples of tech-driven innovation that have reshaped products, operations, and customer engagement. Topics ranged from balancing speed with regulatory compliance to cultivating a culture of experimentation that drives measurable impact. Beyond the stage, the atmosphere was dynamic and forward-looking. Partnerships were initiated, ideas were challenged, and industry peers exchanged insights that extended well past the panel sessions.
Panel 1: Tech Takes the Wheel – How Technology Leaders Are Steering Business Decisions
Expert Moderator:
Nikhil Bandi: Chief Technology Digital and Operations Officer, APAC Financial Services Private Ltd
Esteemed Speakers:
- Shishupal Rathore: Senior Group Vice President, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
- Kapil Kapoor: Chief Product and Technology Officer, CredAble
- Zain Contractor: Head IT Applications, Axis Direct
- Shailendra Thakur: Chief Transform and Technology Officer, NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd.
- Shankar Jadhav: Director & Chief Information Officer, Bluerock
Panel 2: Innovation in a Regulated World – Finding Freedom within Boundaries
Expert Moderator:
Ananth Subramanian: Senior Vice President and Head IT, Kotak Mutual Fund
Esteemed Speakers:
- Arpanarghya Saha: Chief Digital Officer, Nippon India Mutual Fund
- Omkar Sawant: Vice President Information Technology, Axis Mutual Fund
- Prateek Kanhere: Vice President – Technology, 360 One
- Navratan Bohra: Vice President – Digital Initiatives, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Ltd
- Yogesh Bhalla: Chief Technology Officer, DSP Mutual Fund
- Sangeet Sinha: Chief Technology Officer and Head of Digital, Aditya Birla Money Ltd
- Lalit Kumar Rout: Head IT & Information Security, Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd
Panel 3: Technology Priorities Shaping the Future of NBFCs
Expert Moderator:
Yagnesh Vaidya: Head of IT Infrastructure & Information Security, Niwas Housing Finance Ltd
Esteemed Speakers:
- Prashant Pandey: Chief Technology Officer, Purple Finance
- Ranjan Barua: Chief Technology Officer, Monedo Financial Services
- GPJ Gupta: Head – Large Tech Programs, Innovation and Transformation, Aditya Birla Capital
- Vikas Dhankhar: Chief Technology Officer, NeoGrowth Credit Pvt. Ltd.
- Sachin Bansode: Chief Technology Officer, Ashika Stock Services Ltd
After every insightful and thought-provoking panel discussion, the energy in the room didn’t just linger, it transformed into celebration. The 3rd Annual NBFC and FinTech Excellence Awards 2026 took a moment to recognize the leaders and organizations who have quietly, yet powerfully, shaped India’s NBFC and fintech landscape through years of innovation and impact.
These awards were more than a ceremonial gesture, they honoured journeys of bold decisions taken in the face of uncertainty, teams that leveraged technology to rethink lending models, risk frameworks, and customer experiences, and organizations that turned ambitious ideas into scalable, real-world solutions. Each recognition celebrated not just results, but the vision, experimentation, and leadership that are driving the digital-first transformation of financial services in New India.
Companies Who Won at the 3rd Annual NBFC and FinTech Excellence Awards 2026
- Innovative Application of AI (Financial Services): ARTHAN FINANCE
- Best Use of Technology to Enhance Operational Efficiency (MSME Loans) : Profectus Capital Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (E-Governance): StockHolding Corporation of India Limited
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Capital Markets): ADITYA BIRLA CAPITAL
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Stock Broking): Mirae Asset Capital Markets (India) Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Team Project in Cloud Migration (MSME Lending): APAC Financial Services Private Limited
- Best Digital Strategy Delivering Business Value (Capital Markets): Samco Securities
- Outstanding Achievement in Technology Innovation (FinTech): CredAble
- Best Use of Technology to Mitigate Risk (Merchant Banker): DAM Capital Advisors Ltd.
- Best Team Project in Agentic AI Implementation (Asset Management): Nippon Life India Asset Management
- Outstanding Achievement in Technology Innovation (Edu-FinTech): LEO1
- Best Digital Strategy Delivering Business Value (Housing Finance): Capri Global Housing Finance Limited
- Best Digital Strategy Delivering Business Value (Stock Broking): DOLAT CAPITAL MARKET PVT. LTD.
- Innovative Application of AI (Corporate Finance): Tata Capital Limited
- Best Use of Technology to Mitigate Risk (MSME Lending): Svakarma Finance Pvt. Ltd.
- Technology Excellence in IT Cost Control Management (Financial Services): ECL Finance Ltd.
- Best End-to-End Digital FinTech Platform: Angel One Ltd.
- Best Use of Technology to Enhance Customer Experience (Credit Card): BOBCARD Limited
- Best Team Project in Cloud Migration (Financial Services): SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt. Ltd.
- Innovative Application of AI (Capital Markets): Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited
- Best Use of Technology to Mitigate Risk (Asset Management): Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd.
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Wealth & Asset Management): 360 ONE
- Best Use of Technology to Enhance Customer Experience (Investment Management): Aditya Birla Money Ltd.
- Outstanding Innovation in Digital Financial Infrastructure (FinTech): BillMart FinTech Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Auto Finance): Bajaj Auto Credit Ltd.
- Outstanding Achievement in Technology Innovation (Housing Finance): Niwas Housing Finance Limited
- Technology Excellence in IT Cost Control Management (Mutual Fund): Axis Mutual Fund
- Best Digital Strategy Delivering Business Value (MSME Lending): Hero FinCorp (Dhruv Tara)
- Innovative Application of AI (MSME Lending): Tyger Capital Private Limited
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (FinTech): Easiloan Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Housing Finance): Can Fin Homes Ltd.
- Best Use of Technology to Enhance Customer Experience (Housing Finance): IIFL Home Finance
- Best Team Project in Agentic AI Implementation (P2P Lending): LenDenClub
- Technology Excellence in IT Cost Control Management (SME Finance): Monedo Financial Services Private Limited
- Best Use of Technology to Enhance Operations (Capital Markets): India Advantage Securities Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Digital Strategy Delivering Business Value (Lending Finance): SMFG India Credit Company Limited
- Best Digital Strategy Delivering Business Value (FinTech): Fatakpay Digital Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Team Project in GenAi Implementation (MSME Lending): NeoGrowth Credit Pvt. Ltd.
- Best Use of Technology to Mitigate Risk (Stock Broking): Upstox
- Best Use of Technology to Enhance Customer Experience (Wealth Management): Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL)
- Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Lending Finance): Fedbank Financial Services Limited
- Innovative Application of AI (FinTech): GetVantage GetGrowth Capital
- Outstanding Achievement in Technology Innovation (Stock Broking) : KNP SECURITIES PVT. LTD.
Individuals Who Won at the 3rd Annual NBFC and FinTech Excellence Awards 2026
- Emerging Technology Leader of the Year (MSME Lending): SBFC Finance Ltd., Gunjan Dedhia
- Digital Transformation Leader of Year (Wealth Management): Nuvama Group, Satyender Sharma
- Digital Transformation Leader of Year (Mutual Fund): Nippon India Mutual Fund, Arpanarghya Saha
- Digital Transformation Leader of Year (Housing Finance): Wonder Home Finance Limited, Binod Roy
- Best Technology Leader for Cybersecurity Transformation (Asset Management): JM Financial Asset Management Limited, Ranjan Patro
- Technology Leader of the Year (Commodity Exchange): Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Ltd., Anilkumar Varma
- Technology Leader of the Year (Asset Management): DSP Asset Managers Pvt. Ltd., Yogesh Bhalla
- Technology Leader of the Year (Financial Services): INFINA FINANCE PVT. LTD., Subodh Jha
- Cyber Resilience Technology Leader of the Year (Financial Services): Abans Group of Companies, Shivshankar Singh
Our Proud Sponsor Partners for the Event:
Awards Partner: Applied Cloud Computing (ACC)
Silver Partners: Astuto.ai, Flentas
Media Partner: Quantic Connect
The 3rd Annual NBFC and FinTech Excellence Awards 2026 concluded not just as an event, but as a catalyst for the next phase of India’s financial transformation. As leaders return to their organizations with renewed clarity and stronger networks, the collective commitment to innovation, resilience, and customer-centric growth stands reinforced. The road ahead promises disruption, collaboration, and measurable impact and this gathering has undoubtedly moved the ecosystem a step closer to that future. With this momentum, Quantic looks forward to bringing the next edition, continuing to shape conversations that define the future of India’s digital-first NBFC landscape.
