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Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH), under the leadership of Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director IIIT-H and Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director IDRBT. The MoU was signed on December 20, 2025 in the presence of Prof. H Krishnamurthy, Chief Research Scientist (Retd.) IISc, Bengaluru, who is Member of the Governing Council of both the Institutes.
Both institutes agreed to jointly contribute in academics, research, training, student exchange, and skill development in the area of BFSI for integration and efficient adoption and absorption of emerging technologies.
It was agreed to explore areas of collaboration for public welfare using the reach and capacity of both the Institution. To begin with, joint PhD programs for researchers will be offered in areas beneficial to banking system viz. digital payment ecosystem, cyber security & vulnerability management, adoption of AI for improvement of customer ease, security management, cryptography, blockchain, programmable money, fungible/non fungible tokens, zero knowledge proof, API management, etc.
The engagement is aimed to enable research scholar industry/banking ready from employability point of view. Other mutual areas of collaboration could include standardization and validation efforts for technology in BFSI, development of domain specific SLMs, Cyber Security initiatives (including India specific authentication stack and algorithms), User Experience, etc.

INSPIRING IDRBT: Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, , visited today. A few snapshots from the inspiring visit.

COLOURS OF SUCCESS: The Professonal Management Programme in Banking and Technology concluded today at IDRBT. Prof. Partha Ray, Director, National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM,Pune,India) & Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director, IDRBT graced the occasion and presented certificates to the 50 participants from State Bank of India, Canara Bank, SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India), Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Exim Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, ICICI Bank etc. A few snapshots...

FOCUS AI & SECURITY: Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director, IIIT Hyderabad and formerly, Joint Coordinator of the National Blockchain Project and Project Director of the C3i Hub, addressed the CXOs and Participants of Professional Management Programme in Banking Technology on "Security of AI-based Systems" at IDRBT.

Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao, Former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) addressed Board Members of NBFCs on “Governance at Board Level” at IDRBT today.

IDRBT, established by the Reserve Bank of India, seeks Chief Officers and top-tier Specialists for critical roles in ​Cyber Security, ​Full Stack Development, ​Data & Analytics, ​Project Administration.

​Drive innovation in cutting-edge fields like AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Technology.
​Apply now: www.idrbt.ac.in/careers.

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A Meeting of the CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and CISOs of Scheduled Commercial Banks was held at IDRBT on November 17-18, 2025. From Digital Public Infrastructure to Post Quantum Cryptography, the meet dwelt upon leveraging the latest tech for India's Growth Story.

Join the Future of Banking Technology! 🚀

IDRBT (established by the RBI) invites applications for critical roles, from Chief Officers to specialists in Cyber Security, Full Stack Development, Data & Analytics, and Project Administration. Drive innovation in AI, eSign, Blockchain, and Quantum Technology.

Find your opportunity and apply at www.idrbt.ac.in/careers.

We're excited to announce that, Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director, IDRBT, will be speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025. Catch him live on October 7-9 at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai, India. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a leading expert in the field.

       

PMPBT (Professional Management Program in Banking and Technology) Launched in April 2025 through the collaboration of IDRBT and National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM,Pune), marks a milestone with the successful completion of a one-week in-person Intensive training session hosted by IDRBT. The training provided participants a platform to gain practical insights, understand emerging industry trends, and explore real-world applications.

Advance your expertise in technology and finance 🚀. The IDRBT Ph.D. Programme offers an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in emerging BFSI technologies. Applications are now open at https://www.idrbt.ac.in/ph-d-programme/.

Advance your expertise in technology and finance 🚀. The IDRBT Ph.D. Programme offers an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in emerging BFSI technologies. Applications are now open at https://www.idrbt.ac.in/ph-d-programme/.