Mumbai, September 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the beginning of one of the world’s largest annual gatherings focused on financial technology.
The four-day event, scheduled from September 8 to 11, will bring together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors and academics to discuss emerging technologies and their role in advancing inclusive finance, according to the Press Information Bureau.
The theme of GFF 2026 is “Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum – Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance”.
The summit is designed as a common platform for policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry, building on India’s progress in digital payments and financial inclusion. Discussions will focus on how Agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other emerging technologies can deliver trusted, inclusive and measurable outcomes for citizens, businesses and economies worldwide.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has recently described Mumbai not only as India’s financial capital but also as the country’s “Fintech Capital”. He has emphasised the city’s growing integration of traditional banking and capital markets with digital infrastructure.
According to industry department sources, Maharashtra leads the country in the absolute number of startups, venture funding and unicorns, with fintech companies forming a significant part of the ecosystem. The state also accounts for more than 60 per cent of India’s data centre capacity, with operational capacity exceeding 1 GW.
The state government has introduced dedicated fintech policies offering plug-and-play parks, single-window clearances and faster land allotments. Initiatives including AI Innovation Parks, cybersecurity centres and digital public infrastructure are also aimed at strengthening financial networks and supporting the global expansion of fintech solutions.
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