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India's long-term equity story remains strong, says Morgan Stanley MD

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, Morgan Stanley's Ridham Desai said India's weak market performance this year mirrors global trends, and the country is expected to outperform in the next downturn

'India has a can-do spirit': Julius Baer's Mark Matthews at BS BFSI Summit

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Julius Baer's Mark Matthews said India's resilience, demographics and 'can-do' spirit keep it a standout in emerging markets

Mutual fund leaders urge investors to stay the course amid volatility

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025, mutual fund leaders said India's market remains resilient and projected SIP sizes could rise from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 in the next 3-4 years

Confidence of foreign investors in India remains strong, says Sebi chief

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India's financial markets are growing stronger with transparency, reforms, and wider investor participation

BS BFSI Summit: PEs on way to become mainstream in India: Industry leaders

Private equity firms are now the largest source of FDI in India, with rising domestic capital and strong exit markets pushing the sector toward mainstream status, top fund managers said

BFSI Summit: India is built for the VUCA world, says Arundhati Bhattacharya

India's resilience makes it ready for a volatile and uncertain world, while urging caution on AI hype and valuations, says Bhattacharya

BFSI is the most digitally mature sector, says Arundhati Bhattacharya

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit 2025, Salesforce India Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya spoke about technology, leadership, and women in banking

GST waiver alone not enough to deepen penetration, say insurers

Insurers say the GST exemption will make policies cheaper and spur demand, but awareness, innovation, and efficiency are key to improving India's insurance penetration

As insurance regulator, I have an open mind: Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth

IRDAI chief outlines priorities on GST reforms, capital efficiency, Bima Sugam rollout, and risk-based supervision, promising orderly growth and stronger policyholder protection

BS BFSI Summit: Regulate now or lose out, cryptocurrency leaders tell India

Experts at the BFSI Summit urged swift digital asset regulation and an INR-backed stablecoin to stop India's crypto talent and innovation from moving overseas

BS BFSI Insight Summit: Educating customers in cybersecurity a long road

Experts at the Business Standard BFSI Summit call for a zero-trust approach and greater awareness as AI threats rise and customer education remains a long journey

BS BFSI Summit: 'AI-powered devices, voice redefining digital banking'

AI is turning everyday payment devices into intelligent fintech tools, redefining banking, fraud detection, and customer interaction, experts said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit

Beyond UPI: Fintech firms face cross-border challenge to go global

Fintech executives said solving compliance, cost, and SWIFT dependency is key for Indian payment firms eyeing global expansion

Insurance sector is currently at unstable equilibrium: Irdai chief

Regulators set the agenda as insurance, pensions, digital currency, cyber risk, and crypto policy took centre stage on the penultimate day of the leading summit

Stablecoins risk currency substitution: RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar

RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar says rupee internationalisation aims to cut risk, not replace the dollar, as he flags stablecoin-linked currency substitution as a key threat

BFSI Summit: General insurers call for norms to navigate climate disasters

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2025, insurance leaders urged joint action on climate, cyber, and EV risks - calling for innovation, tech collaboration, and universal insurance coverage

We should've competing pension products: PFRDA Chairperson S Ramann

PFRDA chief hints at 100% FDI parity, new small pension funds, and unified regulation to expand India's pension reach and improve financial literacy

Rising millionaires driving India's wealth management boom: Experts

India's surging HNI and UHNI base is transforming wealth management, driving demand for tech-led, transparent, and personalised financial advice, say experts at the BS BFSI Summit 2025

BS BFSI Summit: MFI industry's full recovery hinges on better liquidity

After quarters of liquidity stress and high delinquencies, India's microfinance sector shows revival signs, though experts say sustained recovery depends on stronger bank and government support

BS BFSI Summit: Bima Sugam to transform insurance sector, says industry

Bima Sugam will unify India's insurance market, boost rural reach, and make policies more transparent and affordable, said experts