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Samriddhi: UP woos pvt sector in transport, tourism with friendly policies

UP targets a major leap in transport and tourism with private-sector driven bus modernisation, electric mobility, improved law and order, and generous subsidies for hotels and homestays

BS BFSI Summit: Stock-picking, patience key as market turns bottom-up

At Business Standard's BFSI Summit, fund managers said equity investors must focus on fundamentals and long-term discipline as markets adjust after years of post-pandemic exuberance

BS BFSI Summit: Keep expectations realistic, say fund managers to investors

At Business Standard's BFSI Summit 2025, top CIOs said investors should temper return expectations, stay invested, and maintain asset allocation as markets enter a more measured phase

AI unlikely to replace humans in fin services, says Shankar Sharma

While AI helps you narrow the list of opportunities, it has not reached a point where it can replace wealth managers, points out Shankar Sharma

BS BFSI Summit: GIFT City achieving key milestones, gaining global traction

At BS BFSI Insight 2025, experts said international financial hub has evolved beyond banking, insurance, and capital markets. There are now over 35 active business segments operating in the centre

Building foresight capability to anticipate risks a priority: Sebi Chairman

As the three-day premier summit came to a close, a clear call emerged: Regulate wisely, innovate responsibly, and build a resilient, tech-driven foundation for India's financial future

BS BFSI Insight Summit: Broking industry sees high growth on digital push

After two years of record highs, brokerages see the slowdown as a reset for sustainable growth - driven by rising incomes, digital depth, and maturing investors

Investor awareness becomes more important than ever: Ananth Narayan G

Outgoing Sebi member Ananth Narayan reflects on his tenure, calls for greater practitioner participation in regulation, and explains the fine balance between reform and overreach

FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey

Sebi chief outlines reforms in IPOs, F&O, and cybersecurity, stressing trust, technology, and calibrated regulation over new powers

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 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

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