Role of Financial Technology (FinTech) in Realising Viksit Bharat 2047: Advancing Inclusive Growth, Digital Public Infrastructure, and Sustainable Economic Development

Abstract

The vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 seeks to transform India into a developed, inclusive, and globally competitive nation by the centenary of its independence. Achieving this vision requires a digitally enabled financial system that promotes innovation, expands financial inclusion, and supports sustainable economic growth. In this background, Financial Technology (FinTech) has emerged as a key driver of India's digital transformation. India's FinTech ecosystem has grown quickly with the support of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including Aadhaar, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Unified Payments Interface (UPI), DigiLocker, India Stack and e-KYC. These initiatives have expanded access to financial services, accelerated digital payments, enhanced access to formal credit, strengthened public service delivery, and encouraged wider participation in the Indian economy. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, big data analytics, and application programming interfaces (APIs) have additionally enhanced the efficiency and accessibility of financial services. This chapter examines the role of FinTech in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by promoting financial inclusion, strengthening Digital Public Infrastructure, supporting entrepreneurship, improving governance, and fostering sustainable economic development. It also examines key challenges, that influence the long-term growth of the sector. It concludes that FinTech is more than a technological innovation; it is a strategic move of India's economic transformation.