From Buxar to the Forbes Council and WBAF USA: Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar Speaks on the Future of Finance at UNGA81

From Buxar to the Forbes Council and WBAF USA: Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar Speaks on the Future of Finance at UNGA81

What does it take to carry ideas from Buxar to the global conversation on the future of finance?

For Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar, the journey has been built around technology, financial inclusion and a belief that innovation should ultimately improve human lives.

A Buxar-born global technology strategist, entrepreneur and thought leader, Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar is the Chairman and Founder of EST Group and a Forbes Council Member. His work spans fintech, digital transformation, sustainability, healthcare, agritech, education and emerging technologies.

Now, his voice is reaching another international platform.

Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar at WBAF USA and UNGA81

On 26 September 2026, Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar participated as a speaker at the WBAF USA Country Office Executive Roundtable, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81).

The discussion focused on:

“The Future of Finance: Innovation, Intelligence, and Technology Architecture.”

For Dr. Sindhu, this is a natural extension of the work he has pursued for decades—understanding how technology can reshape financial systems while making them more accessible and inclusive.

His presentation explored the evolving idea of programmable value transfer and the architectural control of money, bringing together questions around digital finance, emerging technology and the future structure of financial systems.

Beyond Banking: Building an Ecosystem

Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar’s work is not limited to fintech.

Through EST Group, he has developed an interconnected ecosystem spanning fintech and digital inclusion, agritech and carbon credits, healthcare, edtech, deeptech, AI, digital infrastructure and sustainability.

The underlying idea is simple: technology should not exist in isolation.

A farmer’s data can potentially connect with financial services. Digital healthcare can reach communities that lack easy access to medical facilities. Education can create pathways into emerging technology careers.

This approach places human impact alongside technological innovation.

Why Financial Inclusion Matters

For Bihar and other developing regions, the conversation around financial inclusion has particular relevance.

Millions of people across rural and underserved communities interact with the financial system differently from those living in major urban centres. Access, affordability, digital literacy and trust can all shape how people participate in the formal economy.

Dr. Sindhu’s work focuses on using technologies such as AI, blockchain, digital banking and digital identity to help build more connected economic ecosystems.

Importantly, his vision extends beyond financial services.

His current initiatives also connect finance with rural development, agriculture, healthcare and education, with a focus on creating sustainable opportunities for underserved communities.

From Buxar to a Global Leadership Platform

There is another dimension to this story that makes it particularly relevant for Bihar.

A professional with roots in Buxar is now participating in conversations involving global finance, technology and economic transformation.

Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar serves in several international and industry roles, including Forbes Council Member, Senior Senator at the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) and advisory and leadership positions across technology, fintech and innovation ecosystems.

He has also been recognised by Thinkers360 across areas including international relations, agentic AI, finance, fintech, GovTech, generative AI, AI governance and blockchain.

Yet his work also maintains a strong focus on knowledge sharing.

Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation

Through EST FAB, Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar has built a knowledge-empowerment initiative with chapters across the world.

The programme provides students with access to webinars, international knowledge exchanges, internships and exposure to emerging technologies. The initiative operates on a pro bono basis.

That matters because access to knowledge can often be as important as access to technology.

By connecting young people with global experts and practical opportunities, such initiatives can help create what Dr. Sindhu describes as “creators and carriers of change.”

Now, Listen to His WBAF USA Address

The WBAF USA appearance brings together many of the themes that define Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar’s work: finance, technology, innovation, sustainability and inclusion.

But rather than reading about these ideas, audiences can hear his perspective directly.

Watch the video and listen to Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar speak at WBAF USA during UNGA81.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMRw6jd1l44

From Buxar to the Forbes Council, and from India to global technology and finance platforms, his journey offers a story worth following—not simply because of where he has reached, but because of the ideas he continues to take forward.

For Bihar, these stories matter. They show the depth of talent emerging from the state and the many ways Bihar-connected professionals are contributing to conversations far beyond its borders.

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