The Payments Council of India (PCI), the apex industry body representing the country’s digital payments ecosystem, has unanimously re-elected Vishwas Patel, Joint Managing Director of Infibeam Avenues Ltd (CCAvenue), as its Chairperson for the 2025–27 term.
The Executive Council also approved the appointment of M. N. Srinivasu, Co-founder & Director of BillDesk, and Nalin Bansal, Chief of Corporate Fintech Relationships & Key Initiatives at NPCI, as Co-Chairpersons.
On his re-election, Patel said,
“The digital payments industry in India is at a critical juncture with rapid adoption, regulatory evolution, and the push towards global leadership. PCI remains committed to fostering innovation, ensuring consumer trust, and working closely with regulators to build a sustainable payments ecosystem.”
PCI has been at the forefront of advancing India’s digital-first economy, representing stakeholders such as banks, card networks, wallets, payment gateways, UPI players, and fintechs. The council continues to drive policy advocacy, industry standards, and innovation to strengthen India’s payments landscape.
By: Arushi Agarwal
