20th NBFC & Fintech Awards 2025

Introduction

Awards are the testimony of great work being done by any individual or organization. It reflects the value of the work done. It infuses a new stream of energy to do more good works. It also works as a catalyst for others to think out of the box. Awards are one of the most valuable recognitions which cannot be measured or quantified albeit celebrated.

To celebrate such energy and enthusiasm, B2B | TFM, in association with FIDC, Sa-Dhan, BCFI, AKMi, will confer the 20th NBFC & Fintech Awards 2025 to those who have done something exciting and exemplary for the benefit of the company and society at large. We have categorized awards into many segments to recognize as many outstanding achievements as possible.

Event Details

When: 4th July 2025

Where: Hotel Hilton, Chennai

Important Dates

• 20th May 2025 - Last Date for Entry Submission
• 5th June 2025 - Extended Deadline
• 15th June 2025 - Shortlist Announcement
• 4th July 2025 - Winner Announcement

Award Categories

NBFC

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

Microfinance

• Best Tech Savvy Microfinance of the Year
• Best IT Implementation of the Year
• Best Technology based Microfinance
• Best Customer Centric IT Implementation of the Year
• Best Innovative IT Implementation of the Year
• Best Data Driven Microfinance of the Year
• Best Upcoming Microfinance of the Year
• Smart Microfinance of the Year
• Most Influential Microfinance of the Year
• The Dominant Microfinance of the Year

Fintech

• Best FinTech of the Year
• Most Influential FinTech of the Year
• The Dominant FinTech of the Year
• Best FinTech NBFC of the Year
• Best Customer Centric IT Implementation of the Year
• Best Innovative IT Implementation of the Year
• Best Innovation in Payments
• Best Sustainability Initiative in FinTech
• Best Fintech & NBFC Collaboration
• Best Fintech & Bank Collaboration
• Best use of AI in FinTech
• FinTech Startup of the Year

Individual

• Innovative Leader of the Year
• Dynamic Tech Leader of the Year
• Out of the Box Thinker of the Year
• The Trailblazer of the Year
• Best IT Leader of the Year
• The 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
• HFC Best COO of the Year

Nomination Fee Structure

• Individual: INR 11,800 (including GST)
• NBFC & Microfinance: INR 17,700 (including GST)
• FinTech: INR 29,500 (including GST)

Nomination Terms & Guidelines

• All Nominations will be treated as CONFIDENTIAL.
• Applicants should submit the online nomination form.
• Multiple categories can be selected in the online form.
• Nomination fees are applicable at this stage to keep the process fair and independent.
• Discounts:
  • 3-5 categories: 5%
  • 5-10 categories: 10%
  • Above 10 categories: 15%
• All submitted applications are shared with an external Panel of Jury.
• Please do not submit any confidential data as multiple parties are involved in the assessment.
• The Panel of Judges and Juries decide the category-wise winners.
• Each category might have multiple winners.
• Awards are non-transferable.
• This application processing fee for the award nomination is non-refundable and non-negotiable.
• Winners will be informed at least 15 days prior to the award ceremony.
• Category-wise winners will be announced & felicitated at 20th NAFCon 2025.

Bank Details for Nomination Fee Transfer

Name of the Account: Be to Be Market Media Private Limited

Account Number: 10179696666

Bank: IDFC First Bank

Branch: Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

IFSC Code: IDFB0020146

Swift Code: IDFBINBBMUM

GST TAX INVOICE will be shared following the transfer of award nomination fee.