Published: 6 October 2025PIBEconomy
Global Fintech Fest 2025 Opens in Mumbai with Theme 'Empowering Finance for a Better World'
The 6th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 opened on October 7 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, running until October 9. The theme was 'Empowering Finance for a Better World — Powered by AI: Augmented Intelligence | Innovation | Inclusion.' PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer delivered keynote addresses.
PM Modi highlighted that UPI facilitates 20 billion transactions monthly worth over ₹25 lakh crore, with India accounting for 50 out of every 100 real-time digital transactions globally. He showcased India's digital stack — UPI, Aadhaar Enabled Payment System, Bharat Bill Payment System, DigiLocker, DigiYatra, and GeM. The event attracted over 80,000 attendees.
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Q: Analyse how India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has positioned the country as a global leader in real-time digital payments, citing evidence from Global Fintech Fest 2025.
Answer (50 words):
Global Fintech Fest 2025 (October 7–9, Mumbai) highlighted India's UPI handling 20 billion transactions monthly worth ₹25 lakh crore and conducting 50% of global real-time digital payments. Attended by over 80,000 participants, the event showcased Aadhaar-enabled payments, Bharat Bill Payment System, and DigiLocker as India's exportable digital-public-infrastructure stack.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Global Fintech Fest 2025 and where was it held?
The **6th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025** was held at **Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai** from **October 7-9, 2025** with the theme **'Empowering Finance for a Better World'**. PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer delivered keynote addresses.
How many digital transactions does India's UPI process monthly?
India's **UPI (Unified Payments Interface)** processes **20 billion transactions monthly** worth over **₹25 lakh crore**, making India the global leader in real-time digital payments.
What share of global real-time digital transactions does India account for?
India accounts for **50 out of every 100 real-time digital transactions globally** — half of all real-time payments worldwide — as showcased at the Global Fintech Fest 2025.
What India digital infrastructure did PM Modi showcase at Global Fintech Fest 2025?
PM Modi showcased India's **digital public infrastructure stack**: **UPI**, **Aadhaar Enabled Payment System**, **Bharat Bill Payment System**, **DigiLocker**, **DigiYatra**, and **GeM** (Government e-Marketplace).
Who attended the Global Fintech Fest 2025 as keynote speakers?
**PM Narendra Modi** and **UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer** delivered keynote addresses at the **6th Global Fintech Fest 2025** in Mumbai, reflecting India's growing global fintech leadership.
