The 2nd Edition of BankTechX 2025, curated by Bharat Network Group (BNG), concluded successfully on 5th December 2025 in Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from cooperative banks, technology providers, and regulatory bodies to deliberate on the future of technology-driven cooperative banking.
The event served as a powerful platform to explore digital transformation, financial inclusion, cybersecurity resilience, and core banking modernisation, reinforcing the role of technology as the backbone of trust and growth in the cooperative banking ecosystem.
The day commenced with registration, networking, and booth visits, setting the stage for meaningful interactions among banking leaders and solution providers.
The inaugural session, themed “Tech-Driven Trust: Building the Future of Cooperative Banking,” featured insights from Pundalik Kerure, CEO, KSCUBFED, and Padmabhushan Bahadure, CTO, NUCFDC, who emphasised the need for scalable digital infrastructure and secure technology adoption to strengthen customer confidence and operational efficiency.
The first panel discussion, “Digital Transformation & Core Banking Modernisation in Cooperative Banks,” was moderated by Niranjan Railker, Former GM – IT, DNS Bank. The panel brought together Mohit Maski of SUCO Souharda Sahakari Bank, Vishwanath Hiremath of Vikas Urban Cooperative Bank, Ajay Ghosh of Insight Multi State Agro Cooperative, and Kumaran Sampath of AEGMA Capital.
The second panel, “Financial Inclusion through Technology: Expanding Cooperative Banking Reach,” chaired by Yogesh Valunjkar, Director, DNS Bank, with the panelists like, Vittal Shetty of SUCO Bank, Anil H Kiresur of KSCUBFED, Syed Zakir Hussain of Amanath Cooperative Bank, Manish Rathi of Nelito Systems, and Bhargav Yogesh Padh of M2P, shared actionable insights on inclusive, technology-led growth.
Adding strong technical depth to the agenda, Jash Upadhyay, Senior System Engineer, RSA, delivered a keynote on identity security, passwordless authentication, and cyber resilience. This was followed by keynotes from Abhishek Pandey, VP – Delivery, 3i Infotech, and Ramu Bodathula, SVP – Delivery, 3i Infotech, who shared insights on core banking modernisation, cloud adoption, and secure digital transformation.
The event concluded with the BankTech X-Factor Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence, leadership, and innovation across the cooperative banking sector.
The awards recognised institutions and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment:
| CATEGORY | WINNER |
| Best Chairperson of the Year | Krishna K, President, LIC Employees Cooperative Bank Ltd |
| Best Digital Payments Initiative | Krishna K, President, LIC Employees Cooperative Bank Ltd |
| Best Urban Cooperative Bank | H Jayaprakash Kedlaya, President, Udupi Co-Operative Town Bank Ltd |
| Best Urban Cooperative Bank | Shivanand Yadawad, Manager, Basaveshwar Sahakar Bank Niyamit Jamkhandi |
| Best NPA Management | Shivanand Yadawad, Manager, Basaveshwar Sahakar Bank Niyamit Jamkhandi |
| Best Urban Cooperative Bank | Dinakara Shetty K, President, Teachers Co-Operative Bank Ltd, Udupi |
| Best Urban Cooperative Bank | Krishnappa K C, President, Sri Kalidasa Sahakara Bank Niyamitha |
| Best Chairperson of the Year | Krishnappa K C, President, Sri Kalidasa Sahakara Bank Niyamitha |
| Best Cyber Security Initiative | Nagaraj M, General Manager, Manavi Pattana Souharda Sahakari Bank Ni |
| Best Multistate Urban Cooperative Bank | Srinivas Vanamala, CEO, The Gayatri Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd |
| Best MD/CEO of the Year | Srinivas Vanamala, CEO, The Gayatri Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd |
| Best Mobile Banking Initiative | Srinivas Vanamala, CEO, The Gayatri Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd |
| Best Urban Cooperative Bank | Srinivas Seetha, CEO, Pochampally Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd |
| Best MD/CEO of the Year | Srinivas Seetha, CEO, Pochampally Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd |
| Best NPA Management | Srinivas Seetha, CEO, Pochampally Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd |
| Best CTO/IT Head of the Year | Dinesh Kumar B, General Manager, The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd |
| Best Digital Bank of the Year | Dinesh Kumar B, General Manager, The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd |
BankTechX concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks, reaffirming the industry’s collective commitment to digital empowerment, financial inclusion, and secure banking practices.
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