Keir Starmer Hails India’s Fintech Power at GFF 2025, Invites Paytm and Others to ‘Do Business with Britain’

UK PM Keir Starmer Praises Indian Fintechs, Calls UK a “Gateway to the World”

At the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded India’s growing influence in the global fintech landscape, calling the country a driving force of innovation and inclusion.

Speaking before a packed audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, Starmer said, “This room has the superstars of Indian fintech, increasingly looking out to the world. So I am here to extend an invitation to all of you to do business with Britain, to see the UK as your gateway to doing global.”

Starmer acknowledged India’s rapid progress in digital finance and entrepreneurial excellence, crediting homegrown innovators like Paytm for reshaping financial technology and expanding its global presence.

Paytm at the Forefront of Innovation

Starmer’s remarks coincided with Paytm’s unveiling of India’s first AI-powered Soundbox for payments, marking a significant leap in smart payment technology.

The AI Soundbox acts as a real-time intelligent business assistant, capable of interacting in 11 Indian languages. It provides instant updates on transactions, business insights, and enables merchants to manage operations more efficiently bridging digital payments with artificial intelligence.

The innovation underscores India’s growing role in AI-driven fintech solutions, setting new global benchmarks for smart, inclusive financial tools.

Strengthening India- UK Fintech Ties

Starmer’s invitation signals a renewed push for cross-border collaboration between India and the UK, particularly in the financial technology sector. His message highlights a shared ambition to foster innovation, investment, and digital transformation between the two economies.

By positioning Britain as a hub for global fintech growth, the UK aims to attract India’s top innovators, while Indian startups gain access to international markets and expertise.

With Paytm and other major fintech players exploring global expansion opportunities, Starmer’s remarks at GFF 2025 represent a milestone in deepening India-UK technological and economic cooperation anchored by mutual innovation and trust.