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Nucleus Software outlines AI-led banking vision, launches FinnOne Neo 8.5
NOIDA: Nucleus Software reinforced India’s credentials as a fintech powerhouse at Nucleus for India | Synapse 2025, bringing together senior leaders from banks, fintech firms, NBFCs, financial institutions and the wider technology ecosystem in Mumbai.
The forum examined how artificial intelligence is fast becoming the defining operating layer of modern financial institutions, reshaping decision-making, risk intelligence, customer experience and digital growth. The event also marked a key milestone for the company with the global release of FinnOne Neo GA 8.5, the latest version of its flagship digital lending platform.
Proceedings opened with a forward-looking discussion on technologies expected to shape competitive advantage through 2026 and beyond. A keynote address by Lt gen (retd.) Sanjay Kulkarni added a distinctive edge, drawing parallels between leadership in high-stakes environments and steering organisations through rapid technological disruption.
Co-founder and managing director Vishnu R Dusad, said India was actively shaping global fintech innovation, supported by one of the world’s strongest digital public infrastructures. He argued that institutions combining technology with purpose, responsibility and trust would define the next decade of banking.
A centrepiece of Synapse 2025 was the unveiling of FinnOne Neo GA 8.5, positioned as a future-ready digital lending platform. The release strengthens compliance readiness, accelerates digital onboarding and credit decisioning, and improves scalability across markets. Enhancements span performance, security, automation and ecosystem integration, supporting institutions operating across India, South-east Asia, the Middle East and Australia.
The leadership dialogue, What will winning institutions look like in 2030?, moderated by ceo and executive director Parag Bhise explored how AI is set to become the enterprise fabric guiding credit, risk, fraud prevention, operations and customer engagement. Panellists agreed that early investment in data, governance and intelligent automation would deliver disproportionate advantage, while slower adoption risks widening competitive gaps.
Bhise said Synapse 2025 was designed to help leaders reimagine the future of finance, adding that FinnOne Neo GA 8.5 underlined Nucleus Software’s commitment to building intelligent, resilient and agile platforms for an AI-first world.
The conclave underscored the company’s focus on developing secure, scalable and globally ready banking technology as India advances towards becoming a trusted AI-enabled financial ecosystem.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
