Day 1 at Global FinTech Fest 2025: Setting the Stage for the Future of Spend Management

Global FinTech Fest 2025 kicked off with an incredible start as Zaggle took the spotlight on Day 1, unveiling breakthrough innovations and thought-provoking discussions that captured the essence of this year’s theme - Imagineering the Future of Spend Management. 

Zaggle x Global Pay WSFx: A New Chapter in Global Payments

The day marked a major milestone with the launch of the Zaggle–Global Pay WSFx Forex Co-Branded Card, a next-generation solution redefining cross-border payments for enterprises and travellers alike. 

The launch was graced by: 

• Dr. Raj P. Narayanam, Founder & Executive Chairman, Zaggle 
• Mr. Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO, Zaggle 
• Mr. Dilip Modi, Founder, Global Pay WSFx 
• Mr. Srikrishna Narasimhan, CEO, Global Pay WSFx 

Together, they discussed how this collaboration bridges innovation and accessibility -enabling seamless, secure, and compliant global transactions while empowering businesses to manage foreign exchange spends with greater visibility and control. 

The Future of T&E: Cards x AI

Earlier in the day, a Fireside Chat brought together Ms. Reema Malik (Director, Sales – T&E, Zaggle) and Ms. Sonam Khubchandani (Co-Founder & CRO, Dice), moderated by Mr. Haarmeet Arrora (VP, Corp Comm, PR & Events, Zaggle). 

The conversation explored how AI and intelligent automation are transforming Travel & Expense management - from simplifying employee travel journeys to giving finance teams real-time oversight and data-driven insights. 

The panel underscored how innovation in T&E can redefine employee experience while strengthening compliance and efficiency. 

The Future of Corporate Payments: Collaboration Between FinTech and Enterprise 

The final session of the day featured a powerful discussion between Dr. Raj P. Narayanam and Mr. Dilip Modi, moderated by Mr. Abhinav Dasgupta, Senior Director – Business Development, Visa. 

The discussion highlighted how collaboration between FinTech innovators and enterprises is shaping the next phase of corporate payments — one that prioritizes speed, security, and strategic control over spends. 

Key insights revolved around the importance of trust, transparency, and co-creation in building the future financial ecosystem. 

Day 1 Takeaway 

Day 1 of Global FinTech Fest 2025 reflected Zaggle’s commitment to Imagineering the Future of Spend Management - driving smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences for businesses worldwide. 

 With groundbreaking launches and thought leadership sessions, Zaggle set the tone for what promises to be an inspiring three-day journey into the next era of FinTech innovation. 

Stay tuned for more updates from the Zaggle booth - Booth E20, E22, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. 

Day 1 Highlights - GFF 2025