About this Event
National Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Financial Sector
People | Policy | Technology | A Stronger India
How can financial institutions turn AI’s potential into practical results while managing the risks?
Join the RBI Chair Unit at the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics for an afternoon exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping India’s financial sector. Hear perspectives from financial services leaders, technology specialists, and risk professionals on AI adoption, governance, and real-world applications.
What we’ll explore
- Developing an AI strategy and preparing financial institutions for adoption
- Managing AI risk and strengthening governance
- Applying AI and location intelligence to smarter lending
- Using AI for advanced due diligence, fraud prevention, and anti-money laundering
- Emerging AI applications across banks, non-banking financial companies, insurers, and asset management companies
- Building AI capabilities in-house: opportunities and challenges
- Preparing for careers in risk management
The programme includes presentations, a panel discussion on key challenges and best practices, and a PRMIA session on careers in risk management.
Featured speakers and contributors
- Prof. Umakant Dash, Vice Chancellor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
- Dr. Rabi Narayan Mishra, RBI Chair Professor, GIPE; former Executive Director, RBI
- Shantanu Srivastava, Board Advisor and Independent Consultant; Founding Regional Director, PRMIA; former Chief Risk Officer, SBI Cards
- Rakhi Prasad, Co-Founder, ClarityX; Non-Executive Director, MapmyIndia
- Noopur Jain, Founding Team, ClarityX
- Naveen Jain, CEO & Founder, TransOrg Analytics
- Fakhri Sarjan, Chief Risk Officer, Bajaj Finserv
- Arvinder Singla, Co-Founder and CEO, SIGN3
- Anil Sinha, Chief Technology Officer, Fibe
- Shah Amber, Executive Director, PwC India
- Dheeraj Khatri, Managing Director, Protiviti India Member Firm
Who should attend?
Financial services professionals, risk and compliance practitioners, technology and data specialists, academics, and students interested in AI’s evolving role in finance.
Agenda
All times are in India Standard Time (IST).
2:00 p.m. | Lamp Lighting
2:05 p.m. | Welcome Address
Dr. Lalitagauri Kulkarni, Associate Professor, GIPE
2:10 p.m. | Inaugural Address
Prof. Umakant Dash, Vice Chancellor, GIPE
2:15 p.m. | Opening Remarks: Setting the Tone
Dr. Rabi Narayan Mishra, RBI Chair Professor, GIPE
2:25 p.m. | Introduction to AI in BFSI Firms
TransOrg AI
Foundational concepts, the need for an AI strategy and roadmap, and the path to AI readiness.
2:40 p.m. | AI Risk and Governance
Tumeryk AI
2:55 p.m. | Using AI and Location Intelligence for Smarter Lending
ClarityX and MapmyIndia
3:10 p.m. | Using AI for Advanced Due Diligence
Anil Sinha
3:25 p.m. | Using AI to Prevent Fraud and Money Laundering
SIGN3
Applications of mobile intelligence and behavioural biometrics.
3:40 p.m. | Emerging Trends in AI Use in Indian Banks
PwC
3:55 p.m. | Emerging Trends in AI Use Beyond Banks
Protiviti
Applications across non-banking financial companies, insurance companies, and asset management companies.
4:10 p.m. | Building AI Capabilities In-House: Opportunities and Challenges
Bajaj Finserv
4:25 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Key Challenges and Best Practices
All speakers
4:40 p.m. | Preparing for Careers in Risk Management
PRMIA
Closing Remarks | Time to Be Confirmed
Prof. K. S. Hari, GIPE
Event venue & nearby stays
Kale Hall, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, 846 BMCC RD, Pune, India
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