Visa has a rich 40 plus year legacy in India. Our Bengaluru office has been a key driver for innovation in India and the world. As Kelly Mahon Tullier pointed out during the The Economic Times World Leaders Forum, we have a common goal to bring as many people as possible into the digital economy and expand on India’s economic success.
It was an honor to participate in the inaugural edition of The Economic Times World Leaders Forum where I shared Visa’s commitment to India. Visa admires how India has built world-class digital payments infrastructure and dramatically expanded financial inclusion for hundreds of millions of Indians. We see tremendous potential ahead to further increase financial empowerment by enhancing digital literacy, upskilling small businesses, and expanding access to credit. India is core to our business, and many of Visa’s innovations are developed in India. Visa values the significant opportunity to partner with our clients, the government, and the regulators in areas such as cybersecurity and tourism development. We will continue to bet big on India’s future which looks very promising to reach and empower those still in the cash economy to move to digital payments. Thank you to The Economic Times for organizing such an incredible event. Visa has been in India for 40 years and we are committed and excited for the next 100!