FROM AGENTIC AI TO INCLUSIVE GROWTH: IFTA UNVEILS FINTECH TRENDS 2026 AHEAD OF 10TH ANNUAL INDIA FINTECH FORUM

The 10th edition of the India FinTech Forum (IFTA) spotlights Agentic AI, embedded finance, democratization of wealth, cyber resilience, and fintech for Bharat as the key trends shaping India's financial future. The event, to be held on December 10, 2025, in Mumbai, will also honour disruptive fintech startups transforming the BFSI landscape.

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Indias fintech revolution is entering its next chapter — one driven not only by innovation and inclusion but also by intelligence and autonomy. Ahead of its 10th Annual Conference, the India FinTech Forum (IFTA) has unveiled Fintech Trends 2026, capturing the next wave of transformation led by Agentic AI, embedded finance, democratization of wealth, cyber resilience, and fintech for Bharat.

The 10th edition of IFTA, scheduled for December 10, 2025, at Aurika, Mumbai, will mark a milestone — celebrating a decade of fostering dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across India's fintech and banking ecosystem. The prestigious event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers including Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE; Ashwini Kumar Tewari, MD, SBI; Venkat N. Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI; and Ganesh Rengaswamy, Managing Partner, Quona Capital.

The forum will also recognize India's top emerging fintech startups that are leading disruption through Agentic Al, next-generation automation, and inclusive financial models built for Bharat.

Agentic AI: From Hype to Deployment

2025 marks a turning point for Indian fintech, as Agentic AI moves from proof-of-concept to real-world deployment. This new generation of intelligent Al agents is redefining how financial institutions manage compliance, risk, audit, and customer experience.

Unlike traditional automation tools, Agentic AI systems operate autonomously — learning from data, reasoning contextually, and executing decisions across business functions.

Some of the leading innovators in this space include:

• AutomationEdge - Building a universal Agentic Automation platform for BFSI, aimed at maximizing ROI and reducing total cost of ownership.

• O2V - Empowering organisations with AI-driven data operations, risk intelligence, and automated compliance.