The FIBAC banking conference titled ‘Charting New Frontiers’

Current Context: The FIBAC 2025 banking conference titled “Charting New Frontiers” was held on 25–26 August 2025 at Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

• It was jointly organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as the Knowledge Partner.
• RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra delivered the inaugural address, highlighting India’s resilience and potential to become the world’s third-largest economy.
• The theme focused on navigating technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and evolving customer expectations in banking.
• Key topics included AI adoption, digital transformation, ESG integration, and core modernization strategies.
• A report titled “Charting New Frontiers” was released, outlining how banks must grow 3–3.5 percentage points faster than nominal GDP to support the Viksit Bharat Mission.

Question:

Q.1 What was the official theme of the FIBAC (FICCI–IBA Annual Banking Conference) 2025?
a) Banking Beyond Borders
b) Fuelling Inclusive Growth
c) Building a Self-Reliant Banking Sector
d) Charting New Frontiers

Answer: d) The theme “Charting New Frontiers” focused on disruption, regulatory change, and evolving customer needs.