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Awards are more than accolades—they are a reflection of innovation, impact, and progress. They celebrate individuals and organizations whose exemplary efforts set new industry benchmarks. Such recognition not only honors past achievements but also inspires forward-looking leadership and out-of-the-box thinking. To recognize and reward such excellence,Fintrex Media, in collaboration with industry associations like FIDC, Sa-Dhan, BCFI, and AKMI, proudly presents the NBFC & Fintech Synergy Awards 2025. These prestigious awards will honor institutions and leaders who have contributed significantly to innovation, growth, and financial inclusion across the NBFC, Fintech, and Microfinance ecosystems.

Last Date for Nomination

08th August 2025

Extended Deadline:

11th August 2025

Shortlist Announcement

15th August 2025

Winner Announcement & Felicitation

21th August 2025

Award Categories

  • Best IT Implementation of the Year
  • Best Technology-Based NBFC
  • Best NBFC in SME Co-Lending
  • Best Customer Centric IT Implementation
  • Best Innovative IT Use Case
  • Best Data-Driven NBFC
  • Best House Financer
  • Best Upcoming NBFC
  • Smart NBFC of the Year
  • Most Influential NBFC
  • The Dominant NBFC
  • Best Vehicle Financer
  • Outstanding Company in Affordable Housing Finance

  • Best Tech-Savvy Microfinance Institution
  • Best Customer-Centric Innovation
  • Best Use of Data in Microfinance
  • Best Upcoming Microfinance Institution
  • Smart Microfinance of the Year
  • Most Influential Microfinance Institution
  • The Dominant Microfinance Institution

  • Best FinTech of the Year
  • Most Influential FinTech
  • The Dominant FinTech
  • Best FinTech–NBFC Collaboration
  • Best FinTech–Bank Collaboration
  • Best Innovation in Payments
  • Best Sustainability Initiative
  • Best Use of AI in FinTech
  • FinTech Startup of the Year

  • Innovative Leader of the Year
  • Dynamic Tech Leader of the Year
  • Out-of-the-Box Thinker
  • Trailblazer of the Year
  • Best IT Leader
  • Doer of the Year
  • FinTech CEO/CTO/CIO of the Year
  • NBFC CEO/CTO/CIO of the Year
  • Microfinance CEO/CTO/CIO of the Year
  • Young Leader of the Year
  • Women Leader of the Year
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Hall of Fame Award
  • Best COO in HFC Sector

Nomination Guidelines

  • All nominations will be treated as strictly confidential.
  • Applicants must submit the official online nomination form.
  • Multiple categories can be selected while filling out the nomination form.
  • A nomination fee is applicable at this stage to ensure an independent and unbiased selection process.
  • Attractive discounts are available for multiple entries:
    • 5–10 Categories: 10% discount
    • More than 10 Categories: 15% discount
  • All submitted applications will be reviewed by an external panel of jurors.
  • Please avoid sharing any highly confidential data, as applications are accessed by multiple evaluators.
  • The jury panel will determine the winners for each category.
  • Some categories may have multiple winners depending on merit.
  • Awards are non-transferable.
  • The nomination processing fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
  • Winners will be notified at least 15 days in advance of the ceremony.
  • Final announcement and felicitation of winners will take place during the NBFC & Fintech Synergy Awards 2025 on 21th August 2025 in Chennai.

Nomination Fee Structure

Individual
10,000 + 18% GST = INR 11,800
NBFC & Microfinance
15,000 + 18% GST = INR 17,700
FinTech
25,000 + 18% GST = INR 29,500

Venue

The Westin Chennai Velachery