Economy
RBI Governor Reaffirms Support for Responsible Fintech Innovation
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank will continue supporting responsible fintech innovation and digital financial infrastructure.
What happened
Speaking at Global FinTech Fest 2026 on September 8, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted fintech’s role in inclusion, faster payments, fraud detection and collateral-light MSME credit. He said the RBI will continue using sandboxes, dialogue and digital public infrastructure to support innovation.
Why it matters
For fintechs and lenders, this signals continued regulatory engagement and access to infrastructure supporting digital finance. The governor’s emphasis on safety, trust, fairness and efficiency also makes responsible innovation central to the sector’s operating environment.
Source: RBI Speeches