GoI Forms Inter-Ministerial-Industry Committee on Fintech (IMICF) to Drive Sector Growth and Strategy.

National | Dated: 24 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the Government of India (GoI) established the Inter-Ministerial-Industry Committee on Fintech (IMICF) to address the challenges in the fintech sector and to develop strategies for its long-term expansion.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The committee is set to submit a detailed report within three months of its first meeting, outlining key recommendations for the growth and regulation of the fintech sector.
  • - The committee will be chaired by Nagaraju Maddirala, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), and will include representatives from key government and regulatory bodies.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The panel will include prominent industry figures such as Lalit Keshre (CEO, Groww), Jitendra Gupta (Founder, Jupiter), Varun Dua (CEO, Acko General Insurance), Ajay Kaushal (Co-founder, BillDesk), Vishnu Pillai (KPMG), and Ashish Garg (McKinsey & Company).
  • (ii) The committee will focus on examining the challenges faced by fintech companies, reviewing existing policies and regulations, and analyzing global best practices in fintech governance.
  • (iii) Based on these insights, the committee will propose a long-term vision strategy and recommendations to enhance the fintech ecosystem in India.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which committee has been set up by the GoI to develop strategies for the long-term expansion of the fintech sector?

Correct Answer: IMICF

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