With 90% of Indian financial institutions citing AI as their key innovation driver, the sector is entering a pivotal phase of tech-led transformation. A new 19-week Executive Programme in FinTech and AI online programme from IIM-C, beginning 30 September 2025, is helping professionals across BFSI and FinTech decode emerging tools while staying grounded in financial strategy and regulatory insight.
India’s FinTech market is expected to reach USD 421.48 billion by 2029, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence.1 The sector’s rapid expansion is being accelerated by artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. In fact, 90% of financial institutions in India now view AI and Generative (Gen) AI as the primary forces driving innovation, as reported in PwC’s 2024 Survey on Mapping the FinTech Innovation Landscape in India.2
In this evolving landscape, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C) has introduced the Executive Programme in FinTech and AI. This 19-week online programme is tailored for professionals in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), FinTech, and allied industries. The Executive Programme in FinTech and AI programme from IIM Calcutta, India’s first triple crown-accredited business school, aims to equip them with deep expertise in emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and digital banking, while grounding them in strategic finance and regulatory shifts. Designed with working professionals in mind, the course blends academic depth with real-world application.
Participants engage in case studies, simulation-based learning, and a capstone project that helps them apply new concepts in realistic business contexts. The curriculum includes critical topics such as AI and GenAI in finance, blockchain and decentralised finance (DeFi), regulatory technology (RegTech), and smart contracts. These are taught through recorded sessions and one live session delivered by the esteemed IIM Calcutta faculty. Participants also have the option to attend a networking event on campus, further strengthening their professional network and exposure.
The programme will be delivered by renowned IIM Calcutta faculty: Prof. Sudarshan Kumar, Prof. Vimal Kumar M and Prof. Rahul Kumar, all esteemed for their academic excellence and thought leadership in finance and technology.
Participants will also benefit from globally relevant case studies such as Lemonade’s AI-driven customer engagement in insurance, Shift’s use of explainable AI for fraud detection, and Quantopian’s crowdsourced hedge fund model. These cases, sourced from Harvard Business Publishing, offer practical perspectives on how global innovators are integrating AI into finance.
Professionals enrolling in this programme will develop a sharp understanding of how AI and emerging tech are reshaping financial services. Whether you are a senior manager in a bank or an aspiring leader in a FinTech firm, this course will help you master the tools and frameworks needed to lead innovation in a data-driven, regulated ecosystem.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is ideal for mid- to senior-level professionals in FinTech, banking, insurance, and the wider BFSI sector who want to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you aim to lead digital transformation, harness the power of AI and GenAI in finance, or explore innovations in sustainable finance and emerging tech, this programme equips you with the tools to accelerate your career or propel you into leadership roles. It’s especially suited for finance professionals looking to step into high-growth roles in digital banking and FinTech leadership.
Programme details:
From credit decisions to compliance, as AI transforms every layer of finance, this programme offers a timely launchpad for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.
For more details on programme takeaways and business case studies, and to learn more about past participant profiles, the programme module, and fee discounts, visit programme details.
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