India’s first Gold-Tech event by Manipal Fintech brought together leaders from banking, NBFCs, fintech, and MSMEs to explore how technology can transform gold-backed lending. The event marked a pivotal moment in making credit more inclusive, transparent, and accessible for millions.
Mumbai, August 29, 2025: Manipal Fintech, India’s leading gold-tech innovator, successfully hosted the country’s first-of-its-kind Gold-Tech Event, Beyond Bullion: Redefining Lending Through Fintech, at Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai. More than a conference, Beyond Bullion marked the beginning of a movement to unlock the true potential of gold-backed credit by addressing India’s credit gap with technology and trust.
Gold has always been India’s most trusted asset, yet its true potential in the financial ecosystem remains untapped. Beyond Bullion was created to build awareness of this opportunity and provide a platform for the industry to explore how gold-backed lending can become a powerful driver of inclusive credit growth.
In her address, Puja Singh, CEO of Manipal Fintech, said, “Gold is India’s timeless asset of trust and security; however, its role in the formal credit system has yet to match its true potential. With Beyond Bullion, Manipal Fintech set out to build awareness of this vast opportunity and to bring together banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and regulators to reimagine the future of gold-backed lending. What made this event powerful was not just the knowledge shared, but the shared intent to collaborate and innovate for Bharat. This is only the beginning, we see Beyond Bullion as a catalyst that will grow stronger each year, fueling greater inclusion, deeper trust, and sustainable growth for millions.”
The evening featured a keynote address by Madhav Nair, Deputy Chairman, Indian Banking Association and MD & CEO, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, followed by a fireside chat and an engaging panel discussion with senior representatives from leading banks and NBFCs. Together, they explored how fintech, compliance, and innovation can transform gold credit into a system that is more transparent, accessible, and inclusive.
Manipal Fintech’s own journey reflects this vision. From its beginnings as Sahibandhu, where it served as an early enabler of gold loans through technology, the company has evolved into Manipal Fintech, a future-ready platform dedicated to scaling gold-tech innovation. With Beyond Bullion, Manipal Fintech is taking this legacy forward, building a platform that not only unites the industry but also sets the stage for India’s gold-tech revolution.