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See the bigger picture.
Explore the forces shaping banking, insurance, lending and investment. Connect the bigger picture to the decisions you make for your business, clients or portfolio.
PRESENTED BY
BANKING · FINANCE · INSURANCE · INVESTMENTA meeting of minds.
A world of opportunity.
9TH EDITION · 25 NOVEMBER 2026
Where India’s
financial leaders
meet.
Join leaders from banking, insurance, NBFCs, fintech and investment for a day of fresh perspectives, valuable connections and the Dhanam BFSI Excellence Awards.
25 November 2026Le Méridien, Kochi9:30 AM–9:30 PM
Early Bird till 5 November 2026: ₹4,500 + 18% GST · ₹5,310 total
Regular: ₹5,500 + 18% GST · ₹6,490 total
500+
Delegates
20+
Speakers
9th
Edition of the summit
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Day of ideas & opportunity
THE DHANAM BFSI SUMMIT
Fresh perspectives.
Meaningful connections.
Finance moves forward through ideas, trust and relationships. Join 500+ delegates across the financial sector to exchange perspectives, explore opportunities and build connections that last beyond the summit.
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Make the right connections.
Connect with financial leaders, fund managers, founders and advisers. Exchange ideas with people who understand your market—and those who can open a different perspective.
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Learn from experience.
Hear different perspectives through speeches and panel discussions, and take fresh ideas back to your organisation, clients or portfolio.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The financial sector,
together in one room.
ONE PASS. A COMPLETE EXPERIENCE.
From the first insight
to the last introduction.
A full day of financial perspectives, business conversations and recognition, followed by an evening worth staying for.
Ideas with perspective
Speeches and panel discussions exploring finance and investing, with 20+ speakers.
Conversations that count
Meet fellow delegates over lunch, refreshments and a speed networking session with industry leaders.
Excellence takes the stage
The prestigious Dhanam BFSI Excellence Awards, followed by dinner, cocktails and more time to connect.
Meet our confirmed speakers in the BFSI 2026 Speakers List below. The detailed 2026 programme will be announced as it is confirmed.
Meet the Leaders Shaping the Future of BFSI
BFSI 2026 – SPEAKERS LIST
Meet the distinguished leaders and experts joining the 9th Dhanam BFSI Summit & Award Nite 2026 to share their insights on banking, financial services, insurance and investment.
CHIEF GUESTTuhin Kanta Pandey
Chairman
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
George Alexander Muthoot
Executive Vice Chairman
Muthoot Group
V P Nandakumar
Chairman and Managing Director
Manappuram Finance
Porinju Veliyath
Founder & CEO
Equity Intelligence
Dr. K Paul Thomas
MD & CEO
ESAF Small Finance Bank
Vimala Vijayabhaskar
Chairperson
Kerala Grameena Bank
A LEGACY OF LEADING VOICES
Distinguished speakers
from previous editions.
Leaders from banking, insurance, investment and financial services who have shared their perspectives at Dhanam BFSI summits.
See the BFSI 2026 Speakers List above for confirmed speakers joining this year’s summit.
Rajeshwar Rao
Former Deputy Governor, RBI
JK Dash
Former Executive Director, RBI
Ganesh Kumar
Former Executive Director, RBI
Sundararaman Ramamurthy
MD & CEO, BSE
Prashant Jain
Founder & CIO, 3P Investment Managers
George Alexander Muthoot
MD, Muthoot Finance
VP Nandakumar
MD, Manappuram Finance
KVS Manian
MD & CEO, Federal Bank
PR Seshadri
MD & CEO, South Indian Bank
Shyam Srinivasan
Former MD & CEO, Federal Bank
Vijay Kedia
Investor & MD, Kedia Securities
Saurabh Mukherjea
Founder & CIO, Marcellus Investment Managers
Porinju Veliyath
Founder & CEO, Equity Intelligence
TC Suseel Kumar
Former MD, LIC of India
AP Hota
Former MD & CEO, NPCI; Former Non-Executive Chairman, Federal Bank
Salee S Nair
MD & CEO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
MN Srinivasu
Co-Founder & Director, BillDesk
K Paul Thomas
MD & CEO, ESAF Small Finance Bank
A GLIMPSE OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION
Feel the energy.
See the possibilities.
The ideas on stage are only part of the story. See the people, the conversations and the moments that bring the Dhanam BFSI community together.
Watch on YouTubeDHANAM BFSI EXCELLENCE AWARDS
A spotlight on
financial excellence.
Celebrate the institutions and people helping move the financial sector forward. The awards ceremony brings the business community together for an evening of recognition and meaningful connections.
Awards ceremony, dinner and cocktails included in your delegate pass.
YOUR PLACE IN THE CONVERSATION
One day.
A wider perspective.
Make time for the ideas and people that could inform your next move.
- Full-day conference with speeches & panel discussions
- Dhanam BFSI Excellence Awards ceremony
- Lunch, dinner and cocktails
- Two tea & snack sessions
- Speed networking with industry leaders
DELEGATE PASS9th edition
Early Bird selected · Valid till 5 November 2026
One pass for the conference, awards and networking dinner.
Register now · ₹5,310 totalComplete your registration and secure payment on Razorpay. Your place is confirmed after successful payment.
25 November 2026 · 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
Le Méridien, Kochi
Recognising the Partners Who Make the Summit Possible
DHANAM BFSI SUMMIT 2026 — OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and partners for supporting the 9th Dhanam BFSI Summit & Award Nite 2026 and bringing together leaders from banking, financial services, insurance and investment.
PRESENTING PARTNER
GOLD PARTNERS
BANKING SOLUTIONS PARTNER (GOLD)
NRI WEALTH PARTNER
SILVER PARTNERS
ENERGY PARTNER
DIGITAL MARKETING PARTNER
TELECALLING PARTNER
MEET US IN KOCHI
Le Méridien.
A setting for connection.
Join us at Le Méridien, Kochi for a full day of learning, networking and celebration.
Nettoor, Maradu, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
Get directionsNOVEMBER25
Wednesday · 2026
9:30 AM–9:30 PM
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
Promoting entrepreneurship.
Connecting industries.
Since 1987, Dhanam has championed entrepreneurship and celebrated business achievement in Kerala.
From its pioneering business magazine to digital journalism, video and events, Dhanam brings business ideas, inspiring journeys and industry conversations to a wider audience.
Through summits and awards across finance, healthcare, retail, MSMEs and other sectors, Dhanam connects entrepreneurs, professionals and industry leaders—creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and grow.
Discover DhanamBEFORE YOU BOOK
A few useful answers.
Everything you need to plan your day at the summit.
What does the delegate pass include?
The Early Bird pass is ₹4,500 + ₹810 GST = ₹5,310 per delegate, valid till 5 November 2026. The Regular Rate is ₹5,500 + ₹990 GST = ₹6,490 per delegate. Both include the full-day conference, awards ceremony, lunch, dinner and cocktails, two tea and snack sessions, and speed networking with industry leaders.
Who is the summit for?
Professionals and leaders in banking, insurance, NBFCs, fintech, payments, mutual funds, investment and wealth management, along with financial advisers, compliance professionals, entrepreneurs and investors.
Are the speakers shown confirmed for 2026?
The BFSI 2026 Speakers List features the six confirmed speakers for this year, led by Chief Guest Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The separate “Distinguished speakers from previous editions” section celebrates past speakers. The detailed 2026 programme will be announced separately.
How do I register or get booking assistance?
Use Register now to complete payment on Razorpay. Keep your payment confirmation. For invoice, group booking, cancellation or refund questions, contact Anoop Abraham before booking if you need clarification.
25 NOVEMBER 2026 · LE MÉRIDIEN, KOCHI