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The introduction of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has changed the face of the country's payment system by providing millions of people with the ability to carry out real-time, interoperable and secure digital transactions.

India is at a crucial stage in its agricultural development. Since around one-third of the country's land is suffering from degradation, along with increasing climate risks, water stress and the loss of biodiversity, there is now a greater need than ever for a more resilient agricultural system.

Every economy depends on care. It allows parents to go to work, supports older people and persons with disabilities, and helps families manage periods of illness or dependency. It takes place in homes, hospitals, childcare centres and communities.

The India-Japan economic partnership is entering a decisive new phase. Growth in bilateral trade, stronger investment flows, and industrial cooperation are expanding the corridor beyond its traditional sectors. New opportunities are emerging in artificial intelligence, clean energy, advanced mobility, and economic security.

Explore how Grant Thornton Bharat is helping finance leaders scale AI, drive automation, improve productivity and transform finance functions for sustainable growth.

The India Payments Trends 2026 report shows how quickly the country’s digital payments landscape is changing, driven by new technologies, policies, and innovation.

As India’s fintech sector scales, fintech risks are becoming more complex. The FinTech Barometer 2026, developed by the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) and Grant Thornton Bharat, examines how fintech players in India perceive the key risks facing the sector.

Today’s environment is undeniably difficult. Supply chains are fragmented, costs remain volatile, capital is expensive and geopolitical risk has become structural rather than episodic.

Analyse M&A and investment activity in India’s financial services sector for Q1 2026, with insights on banking, fintech, deal trends and evolving market dynamics.

India’s financial services sector witnessed stable deal activity during Q2 2026 as investors prioritised quality, scale, profitability and regulatory resilience amid continuing global uncertainty and selective capital allocation.

India’s digital finance revolution—powered by fintech innovation, digital public infrastructure and data-driven credit ecosystems—is expanding financial inclusion and enabling broader economic participation.

The Q3 2025 edition of Grant Thornton Bharat’s Financial Services Dealtracker analyses key deal trends across M&A, PE, IPOs, and QIPs. It explores investor sentiment, fintech-led innovation, and regulatory signals influencing capital flows in banking, NBFCs, insurance, and asset management.

India’s financial sector is entering a new phase of AI governance. With RBI’s FREE-AI framework and SEBI’s responsible AI approach, regulators are shaping a future where innovation meets accountability. This piece explores how policy, technology, and ethics are converging to create a responsible AI ecosystem across banking, capital markets, and insurance.

In an era of rapid digital transformation, bill payments systems are emerging as critical infrastructure for inclusive financial ecosystems. India’s Bharat Connect—developed under NPCI’s guidance—exemplifies a secure, scalable, and interoperable solution that simplifies online bill payments and enhances consumer convenience.

Understanding India’s pension system: Retirement trends & readiness

Technology investors entered 2025 with a clear focus on disciplined capital deployment and long-term value. The Q1 2025 edition of Technology Dealtracker captures how dealmakers responded to global economic signals by concentrating investments in resilient, innovation-driven segments.