AI will revolutionize financial services: IDFC First Bank CEO
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AI is set to shake up the finance world, according to IDFC First Bank CEO V Vaidyanathan at the Global Wealth Summit 2026.
He believes that smart AI tools can help everyone, not just experts, get access to deep financial research and advice.
With AI doing the heavy lifting on data and analysis, financial services could become faster, more efficient, and open to more people.
AI agents can independently track trends, read news
Vaidyanathan pointed out that AI agents can quickly read news, spot issues in mutual funds, check tax impacts, track GST updates, and follow big trends like oil prices—all on their own.
This technology is not just about better insights; it is about making high-quality financial information available to anyone who wants it.