Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the Indian banking sector to play a pivotal role in achieving the nation's goal of becoming a developed country by 2047. Speaking at the Indian Banks' Association AGM, she stressed the importance of embracing digital technologies like AI and Web3 for fraud detection and enhancing customer service. The Minister also highlighted the need for banks to professionalise their operations, cater to the aspirations of India's youth, and ensure seamless communication between systems for customer benefit.
Banking sector has to make a big contribution to making India a developed nation by 2047: Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at 75th AGM of Indian Banks Association
Union Finance Minister exhorts banks to plan for next 25 years, embracing digital, modern technologies and seamless syst
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FAQ :
The Finance Minister wants banks to make a significant contribution to making India a developed nation by 2047.
Banks should use technologies such as Web3 and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for fraud detection and generating early warning signals.
The Finance Minister asked banks to strengthen customer service, Regional Rural Banks, and financial inclusion.
The next 25 years, referred to as 'Amrit Kaal', are crucial for India to achieve its aspirations and become a developed country by 2047.
She urged banks to professionalise their decision-making boards and operate with a purely banking perspective, free from cronyism or interference.
Ensuring bank systems communicate with each other is vital for customer benefit, as seen with frameworks like the Account Aggregator Framework, and helps in detecting fraud and unusual transactions.