Fintech & Digital
Excellence Awards 2026
Digital Finance has grown immensely in India over the past few years.
The Fintech & Digital Excellence Awards honour the pioneers and institutions redefining the future of financial innovation.
Awards Partner
2026 Winners
Celebrating excellence in fintech innovation
Recognizing visionary leadership in fintech
Fintech Leader of the Year
Winner
Ketan Gaikwad
Receivables Exchange of India Limited (RXIL)
Fintech Leader of the Year
1st Runner Up
Kushal Rastogi
Knight Fintech
Fintech Leader of the Year
2nd Runner Up
Rohit Garg
Olyv
Fintech Leader of the Year
Special Jury
Birju Patel
PropLegit Global Private Limited
Fintech Leader of the Year
Special Jury
Pranay Aggarwal
Moneywise Finvest Ltd.
Fintech Leader of the Year
Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
Winner
Shruti Aggarwal
Stashfin
Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
1st Runner Up
Dr.Kopal Vyas Dhage
Zrika
Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
2nd Runner Up
Shobhita Agarwal
CraftAI
Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
CTO / CIO of the Year in Fintech
Winner
Gaurav Duggal
Jio Platforms Limited
CTO / CIO of the Year in Fintech
1st Runner Up
Chintan Sheth
Ignosis
CTO / CIO of the Year in Fintech
2nd Runner Up
Vivek Agarwal
Square Yards
CTO / CIO of the Year in Fintech
CTO / CIO of the Year in Banking
Winner
Vishal Singh
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
CTO / CIO of the Year in Fintech
1st Runner Up
Kaveri Sawant
SBI Factors Limited
CTO / CIO of the Year in Fintech
Compliance Leader of the year
Winner
Hitesh B Jirawla
Cubictree
Compliance Leader of the year
1st Runner Up
Meenakshi Agarwal
Invoicemart
Compliance Leader of the year
2nd Runner Up
Srinivasan Balraj
Muthoot Fincorp Ltd.
Compliance Leader of the year
Special Jury
Tem Nathan
Borderless
Compliance Leader of the year
Celebrating institutional excellence and innovation
Digital Innovation in Bank - Retail
Winner
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Digital Innovation in Bank - Retail
Digital Innovation in Bank - MSME / SCF
Winner
Axis Bank Ltd.
Digital Innovation in Bank - MSME / SCF
1st Runner Up
Yes Bank
Digital Innovation in Bank - MSME / SCF
Best Financial Institution - NBFC
Winner
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.
Best Financial Institution - NBFC
Best Financial Institution - Insurance
Winner
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Best Financial Institution - Insurance
Fintech Company of the Year
Winner
M1xchange
Fintech Company of the Year
1st Runner Up
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited
Fintech Company of the Year
2nd Runner Up
Urban Money
Fintech Company of the Year
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
Winner
Fixerra Private Limited
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
1st Runner Up
Indian Banks' Digital Infrastructure Company
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
2nd Runner Up
Ignosis
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
Special Jury
Creditx Finkart Techonology Private Limited
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
Winner
Receivables Exchange of India Limited
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
1st Runner Up
Axis Bank Ltd.
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
2nd Runner Up
Kaleidofin Pvt Ltd.
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
Special Jury
IppoPay Technologies Private Limited
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
Special Jury
The Mifos Initiative
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
Best Housing Finance Company of the Year
Winner
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.
Best Housing Finance Company of the Year
1st Runner Up
Grihum Housing Finance Limited
Best Housing Finance Company of the Year
Best Digital NBFC of the Year
Winner
Grihum Housing Finance Limited
Best Digital NBFC of the Year
1st Runner Up
Unnatti Finserv Private Limited
Best Digital NBFC of the Year
GRC Excellence Award
Winner
Chinmay Finlease Limited
GRC Excellence Award
Compliance Excellence Award
Winner
JuicyScore
Compliance Excellence Award
Honoring innovation in fintech solutions
Best Payment Fintech
Winner
Sarvatra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Best Payment Fintech
1st Runner Up
PaySprint Private Limited
Best Payment Fintech
2nd Runner Up
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited
Best Payment Fintech
Best Lending Fintech
Winner
Urban Money
Best Lending Fintech
1st Runner Up
Stashfin
Best Lending Fintech
2nd Runner Up
Olyv
Best Lending Fintech
Best InsurTech
Winner
Roadzen
Best InsurTech
1st Runner Up
BimaPay Finsure
Best InsurTech
Best use of Emerging Technologies in Fintech
Winner
Financial Software and Systems
Best use of Emerging Technologies in Fintech
1st Runner Up
Ignosis
Best use of Emerging Technologies in Fintech
Best use of Technology in Risk Management
Winner
Square Yards
Best use of Technology in Risk Management
1st Runner Up
Clari5
Best use of Technology in Risk Management
2nd Runner Up
Chinmay Finlease Limited
Best use of Technology in Risk Management
Best WealthTech
Winner
Centricity WealthTech
Best WealthTech
1st Runner Up
Wealthy
Best WealthTech
2nd Runner Up
Investwell
Best WealthTech
Special Jury
Valuefy
Best WealthTech
Special Jury
IFANOW
Best WealthTech
Award Categories
Explore all award categories organized by sector
Recognizing visionary leadership in fintech
Fintech Leader of the Year
Fintech Leader of the Year
- Visionary Leadership in Fintech
- Transforming the Ecosystem with Innovation
- Impactful Achievements Across the Industry
Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
- Transforming the Fintech Landscape
- Fostering Innovation and Excellence
- Inspiring Leadership Across the Ecosystem
CTO/CIO of the Year- Fintech
CTO/CIO of the Year- Fintech
- Driving Transformative Digital Strategies
- Enhancing Customer Experiences
- Redefining Industry Standards
CTO / CIO of the Year - Banking
CTO / CIO of the Year - Banking
- Leading Digital Banking Transformation
- Enhancing Customer Experience with Technology
- Redefining Operational Efficiency
Compliance Leader of the Year
Compliance Leader of the Year
- Championing a Culture of Integrity and Accountability
- Leading with Expertise in Regulatory Excellence
- Driving Strategic Compliance Across the Fintech Landscape
Celebrating institutional excellence and innovation
Digital Innovation in Bank - Retail
Digital Innovation in Bank - Retail
- Digital-first retail banking products and journeys
- Data- and AI-led acquisition, engagement, and retention
- Measurable improvements in CX, personalization, and turnaround time
- Demonstrated gains in efficiency, scale, and customer outcomes
Digital Innovation in Bank - MSME / SCF
Digital Innovation in Bank - MSME / SCF
- Platform-led MSME and supply-chain finance innovation
- Digitised credit, onboarding, and cash-flow visibility
- Data-driven risk assessment and access enablement
- Proven impact on speed, scalability, and portfolio quality
Best Financial Institution - NBFC
Best Financial Institution - NBFC
- Transforming Financial Services through Digital Innovation
- Driving Scalability with Technology-First Approaches
- Enhancing Customer Experiences with Seamless Solutions
Best Financial Institution - Insurance
Best Financial Institution - Insurance
- Leveraging AI and Analytics for Smarter Underwriting
- Driving Product Innovation and Seamless Customer Experiences
- Transforming Claims Management with Advanced Technology
Fintech Company of the Year
Fintech Company of the Year
- Demonstrating consistent industry leadership and innovation
- Delivering measurable impact across fintech verticals
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
Emerging Fintech Company of the Year
- Disrupting Finance with Innovative Solutions
- Driving Exceptional Growth and Customer Impact
- Revolutionizing Financial Services with Technology
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
Financial Inclusion Organization of the Year
- Empowering Underserved Communities through Innovation
- Promoting Financial Literacy and Inclusion with Technology
- Enabling Affordable, Accessible, and Impactful Solutions
Best Digital NBFC of the Year
Best Digital NBFC of the Year
- Excellence in End-to-End Digital Lending Journeys
- Leveraging Technology to Scale Financial Access
- Redefining NBFC Operations Through Innovation
Best Housing Finance Company of the Year
Best Housing Finance Company of the Year
- Enabling Affordable Homeownership at Scale
- Delivering Customer-Centric Housing Finance Solutions
- Leading the Sector with Responsible and Inclusive Lending
GRC Excellence Award
GRC Excellence Award
- Embedding Robust Governance, Risk, and Compliance Frameworks
- Aligning Business Strategy with Regulatory Mandates
- Demonstrating Enterprise-Wide Risk Resilience
Compliance Excellence Award
Compliance Excellence Award
- Setting Industry Benchmarks in Regulatory Adherence
- Proactive Risk Mitigation and Control Implementation
- Building Trust Through Operational Transparency
Honoring innovation in fintech solutions
Best Payment Fintech
Best Payment Fintech
- Redefining Payment Experiences
- Driving Secure & Scalable Solutions
- Empowering Financial Inclusion
Best Lending Fintech
Best Lending Fintech
- Leveraging AI and Alternate Data for Smarter Underwriting
- Driving Financial Inclusion through Seamless Solutions
- Transforming Lending with Transparency and Speed
Best InsurTech
Best InsurTech
- Leveraging AI, ML, and Blockchain for Smarter Solutions
- Delivering Scalable, Flexible, and Embedded Insurance Models
- Enhancing Customer Experience with Digital Innovation
Best WealthTech
Best WealthTech
- Harnessing AI and Data for Hyper-Personalized Wealth Management
- Reimagining Advisory Models with Automation and Digital Platforms
- Empowering Investors through Real-Time Insights and Seamless Experiences
Best use of Emerging Technologies in Fintech
Best use of Emerging Technologies in Fintech
- AI, Blockchain, and IoT in Action
- Scalable and Secure Tech Solutions
- Transformative Innovations
Best Use of Technology in Risk Management
Best Use of Technology in Risk Management
- Leveraging Advanced Tech for Predictive Risk Analytics
- Automating Controls for Real-Time Risk Oversight
- Innovating to Strengthen Risk Posture and Compliance
Nomination Guidelines
Important information for all applicants
- General Guidelines
- An entity/individual can nominate across multiple segments
- Deadline for submitting nominations:
- 5th February 2026
- Nomination Benefits
- Recognition at the prestigious awards ceremony
- Each paid nomination includes:
- 2 Complimentary Gold Pass
- Paid Categories
- Nomination fee: Rs. 12,000 + GST
- Institutional Awards
- FinTech Excellence B2C & B2B
- Free Categories
- No nomination fee
- Fintech Leader of the Year
- Woman Fintech Leader of the Year
- CTO/CIO of the Year- Fintech
- CTO / CIO of the Year - Banking
- Compliance Leader of the Year