The Ultimate Benchmark for Excellence in BFSI Leadership
The Elets BFSI Top 100 Gamechanger Awards celebrate the real changemakers driving transformation across India’s BFSI landscape. These are the leaders and institutions showing bold vision, embracing digital innovation, and shaping what’s next for the sector—not just in theory, but in action.
Taking place during the 6th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit in Goa, the awards will honour 100 outstanding individuals and organisations who are helping fast-track India’s journey to a $1 trillion digital economy.
From visionary CMDs and dynamic CIOs to agile FinTechs and customer-first banks, the awards shine a light on the pioneers who are reimagining how BFSI works, connects, and serves in a digital-first world.
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Key Dates
Submission Deadline
15 August 2025
Award Ceremony
23 August 2025
Personalised Leadership Awards
Recognising visionary top-tier leaders and strategic decision-makers driving transformation in BFSI.
- Visionary Leadership Award — CMDs, MDs
- Transformation Catalyst Award — CEOs
- Operational Excellence Leader Award — COOs
- Digital Innovation Leader Award — CIOs, CDOs
- Cybersecurity Champion Award — CISOs
- Risk Management Pioneer Award — CROs
- Compliance Excellence Leader Award — CCOs
- Customer Experience Pioneer Award — CXOs
- Brand & Engagement Leader Award — CMOs
- Human Capital Strategist Award — CHROs
- Financial Stewardship Excellence Award — CFOs
- Data-Driven Leadership Award — Chief Data Officers
- Future Skills & Workforce Excellence Award — Leaders in upskilling, automation, agile
BFSI Institutional Excellence Awards
Honouring Pioneering Institutions Setting New Benchmarks in Innovation and Strategy.
Digital & Tech Innovation
- Outstanding Digital Transformation Initiative
- Innovation in Cybersecurity Practices
- Excellence in AI/ML Integration
- Outstanding Use of Blockchain in BFSI
- Innovation in Real-Time Payments
- Outstanding Technology-Driven Customer Experience
- Excellence in Mobile Banking Solutions
- Excellence in Open Banking Initiatives
- Leadership in Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
- Innovation in InsurTech
Customer & Product Innovation
- Excellence in Customer Service Strategy
- Outstanding Innovation in Product Development
- Excellence in Wealth Management Services
- Innovation in E-Payment Solutions
- Innovative Use of IoT in BFSI
- Excellence in Financial Education Programmes
- Outstanding Financial Literacy Programme
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Innovative Risk Management Practices
- Excellence in Corporate Governance
- Regulatory & Compliance Excellence
- Excellence in AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Practices
Sustainability & Social Impact
- Leadership in Sustainable Finance Practices
- Outstanding ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Initiativ
- Innovation in Financial Inclusion
- Innovation in Workforce Skilling & Training
Collaboration & Strategy
- Outstanding FinTech Collaboration
- Excellence in Strategic Partnerships
- Innovative Data Management & Privacy Initiative
Corporate Awards – BFSI Tech & Solution Providers
Recognising innovation, impact, and digital enablement across financial services
Technology Excellence & Innovation
- Best Core Banking Solution Provider
- Best Digital Lending Technology Provider
- Best Fintech Enabler for Banks/NBFCs
- Best AI/ML Innovation for BFSI
- Best Cloud/Edge Solution for BFSI Operations
Cybersecurity & Risk
- Best Cybersecurity Solution Provider in BFSI
- Best Fraud Detection & Risk Management Platform
- Best Identity & Access Management (IAM) Provider for BFSI
Data & Analytics
- Best Data Analytics/BI Provider for BFSI
- Best Customer Intelligence Platform for Financial Institutions
- Best Predictive Analytics or Credit Scoring Solution
Customer Experience & Engagement
- Best Omnichannel CX Solution for BFSI
- Best Conversational AI/Chatbot Platform
- Best CRM/CEM Technology for BFSI
Payments & Transactions
- Best Payment Gateway/Processor for BFSI
- Best Digital Wallet/UPI/QR Solution Provider
- Best Cross-Border Payment Tech Provider
Automation & Transformation
- Best Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Provider for BFSI
- Best Core-to-Digital Transformation Enabler
- Best API/Open Banking Infrastructure Provider
Compliance, ESG & Sustainability
- Best RegTech Solution for BFSI
- Best ESG-Driven Technology for Sustainable Finance
Emerging Tech & Innovation Leadership
- Most Promising BFSI Tech Startup
- Best Blockchain/DLT Solution for Financial Services