How Airtel Payments Bank is Bridging India’s Financial Gap | Why Not Mint Money Podcast

In a country as vast and diverse as India, banking isn't just about branches — it's about access. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, we’re joined by Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, COO of ‪@AirtelPaymentsBankIN‬ to explore how technology is not only transforming the way we pay but also expanding who gets to participate in the financial system. With India’s digital transactions set to triple by FY2029, we discuss how Airtel Payments Bank is using its 500,000+ banking points, business correspondent networks, and doorstep banking to bridge financial gaps — especially in rural areas. Ganesh also shares real-life stories from the ground, the role of digital finance in empowering women, and what the future holds for inclusive banking in India. 0:00 – 1:50 | Precap 1:51 – 2:30 | Introduction 2:31 – 4:00 | How Banking Is Evolving 4:01 – 5:15 | Rural Challenges 5:16 – 6:10 | Airtel Payments Bank: Roadblocks 6:11 – 8:00 | Tech, Infra, and Women’s Access 8:01 – 9:00 | A Story from Punjab 9:01 – 10:30 | Women & Inclusion in Small Towns 10:31 – 11:20 | Why Payments Banks Matter 11:21 – 12:30 | Cybersecurity & Trust 12:31 – 13:30 | Airtel’s Cybersecurity Approach 13:31 – 14:30 | Future of Airtel Payments Bank 14:31 – 15:15 | Profit or Pass (Fun Segment) 15:16 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks #digitalindia #fintechsolutions #digitalbanking #womenandfinance _______________________________________________________________ For more such podcasts log on to https://www.htsmartcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram:   / htsmartcast   Like us on Facebook:   / htsmartcast   Tweet us on X: https://x.com/HTSmartcast Find us on LinkedIn:   / ht-smartcast