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Vortex Engineering Powers Financial Inclusion at Global Fintech Fest 2025

Introduction: Swadeshi Technology Drives the Future of Finance at the Global Fintech Fest 2025

The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, held between October 7 and 9 at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre, was more than an event; it powerfully showcased the future of global banking. With approximately [80,000 to 1,00,000] attendees, this year’s GFF affirmed its status as the world’s largest fintech conference, united by the theme.
 
“Empowering Finance for a Better World – Powered by AI: Augmented Intelligence | Innovation | Inclusion.”
 
Among policymakers, central bankers, and industry leaders, Vortex Engineering, stood out as a leader in Swadeshi technology. We advanced the ‘Make in India’ agenda by showcasing indigenously produced, patented self-service banking solutions. The Vortex and Vakrangee stalls saw strong interest, drawing over 450 quality prospects. Our team engaged innovators and leaders, demonstrating how our robust, energy-efficient solutions are competing globally and transforming financial access in rural and underserved areas.
 
 
 

The Star of the Show: Introducing the Ecoteller® Android UPI ATM

The Ecoteller® Android UPI ATM debut was the highlight of the Vortex exhibit and a key topic at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 ATM demo. This addition to the Ecoteller® series advances last-mile connectivity and digital payments.The integration of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) directly into a cutting-edge ATM platform ensures a secure, quick, and familiar transaction experience. Vortex is future-proofing the ATM channel by allowing cash withdrawals via card and UPI. This product is specifically intended to address the unique issues of the Indian market, in line with the government’s vision of ‘Digital India’ and ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’.

Key Features that Stood Out to GFF Visitors:

  • Android-Based Platform: Offers greater flexibility and a foundation for future application and feature upgrades.

  • UPI Interoperability: Enables seamless, cardless cash withdrawals, reducing transaction friction.

  • Low Power Consumption: True to the Ecoteller® legacy, this model ensures minimal operational costs, making deployment viable even in remote locations.

 
This innovation directly addresses the GFF 2025 track on Rural Finance & Economic Empowerment, proving that advanced fintech can be both powerful and highly accessible.

The Ecoteller® ATM Series: Robust, Swadeshi Technology for Every Need

The Vortex exhibit at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 showcased the sheer depth and versatility of our flagship Ecoteller® ATM Series. This comprehensive range, built entirely on patented Swadeshi Technology and aligning with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, is engineered to drive financial inclusion by providing cost-effective, energy-efficient, and highly dependable self-service banking across all deployment environments.

Our approach is strategic: to offer a purpose-built ATM for every banking need, from the deepest rural center to the busiest metropolitan hub.

Booths J13 and J15 at the Global Fintech Fest 2025

  • Ecoteller® Android UPI ATM (Lobby model): This durable, high-volume machine has a configurable Android operating system and an attractive user interface, allowing for secure, cardless cash access using UPI QR codes. It’s the digital payment era’s next-generation lobby ATM.

  • Ecoteller® Front Load ATM (Lobby Model): The trusted workhorse for high-volume urban and semi-urban deployments. This model is highly valued for its exceptional durability and simple front-access serviceability, which minimizes downtime in busy bank lobbies.

  • Ecoteller® Through-the-Wall ATM (Rear Load Model): Designed specifically for secure, outdoor 24/7 access. Its rear-load configuration allows cash replenishment and maintenance to be performed safely from inside the premises, maximizing consumer security and making it the ideal choice for high-visibility independent sites.

  • Ecoteller® Mini ATM (Desktop Model): The ultra-compact solution for rapid expansion in Tier-3/Tier-4 cities. Its small footprint makes it commercially viable for deployment within retail stores and Vakrangee Kendras, delivering full-service banking to every Indian’s doorstep where space is a constraint.

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This tiered product strategy, underpinned by our commitment to indigenous innovation, is what truly sets Vortex apart in the competitive world of financial inclusion technology and underscores our role as a reliable partner to financial institutions across India and the globe.

Behind the Scenes: Perfo® – The Intelligence of ATM Monitoring

Vortex Sales Rep showcasing Perfo Multi-vendor Monitoring Solution at the GFF

Hardware is only half the story. To ensure optimal uptime and maximum return on investment (ROI), intelligent software is non-negotiable. At GFF 2025, we proudly demonstrated Perfo®, our advanced Multivendor ATM Monitoring Solution.

Perfo® impressed visitors with its capability to manage diverse ATM fleets from a single, centralized dashboard. In an industry where a single hour of downtime can lead to significant revenue loss and customer dissatisfaction, Perfo® offers essential tools like predictive maintenance, real-time alerts, and comprehensive reporting. Its core strength lies in its cross-platform and cross-vendor compatibility, making it the software of choice for financial institutions looking to standardize their monitoring process, regardless of the ATM brands they deploy. This intelligent tool is a direct solution to the GFF track on Operational Resilience, ensuring financial services are future-proof and reliable for the end-user.

A magnet for industry leaders and large companies

The level of engagement at our stall was a testament to the market’s hunger for reliable, inclusive, and next-generation ATM technology.
 
NPCI Team at our GFF Stall
 

The 450+ prospects were not just curious individuals; they represented the pillars of the global financial sector. That includes senior leadership from major organisations, including top-tier private and public financial institutions.

 

The discussions focused on our creative approach to the new digital stack, particularly our proprietary, low-power technology, which allows for higher scalability. Their presence and feedback demonstrate Vortex’s growing importance in determining the future of financial accessibility across the country and around the world.

 

The Path Ahead for Financial Inclusion

The Global Fintech Fest 2025 is over, but the conversations that started at the Jio Convention Centre have only just begun to convert into action. The overwhelming success of the Vortex Engineering exhibit—from the introduction of the Ecoteller® Android UPI ATM to the power of our Perfo® software—confirms that we are completely aligned with the global push toward accessible, innovative, and resilient financial services.

 

Vortex Engineering, a Vakrangee subsidiary, stays steadfast in its aim to use technology for the greater good, making financial access a fundamental right for all citizens. We look forward to transforming the GFF’s promising leads and dialogues into concrete collaborations that will power the next wave of financial inclusion technologies, which GFF 2025 has now laid the groundwork for.

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Shashank Shekhar has over 15 years of experience in various industries, including copper, automobile, manufacturing and textiles. He is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by qualification, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, internal financial controls, auditing, handling audits, managing treasury and other areas. He has specialized in secretarial functions along with legal and consulting work.

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G. Vanjinathan in his present role as Senior Vice President of Customer Support Services, is responsible for Domestic and International support services, Profit & Loss, and Service Level Agreement of his business.

He has more than 25 years of experience in Heading customer service operations, Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, SLA,  Technical Support and Global pre and post-sale support, in the ATM industry. Before joining Vortex, he worked with Diebold Systems and Cashlink Global Systems.

He received a B.E. degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Vellore Institute of Technology.

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Manoj has more than 25 years of experience in leading engineering teams and developing products ranging from ATM/self service, Office Automation products and Tooling for manufacturing industries. Prior to joining Vortex Engineering he had worked with HCL Technologies and TVS Electronics.  During his association with NTTF industries, a commercial Tool Room, he worked on Design of Precision Plastic Injection moulds, Press tools, Jigs & Fixtures for Automotive and Engineering products. Manoj received his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani.

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General Manager – Software

Kiran completed his Bachelor's in Engineering at Bharath University. He has 14+ years' of experience in multiple domains in the software development Industry. He joined as 'Engineering Software Manager' in the Software Product Development business unit at Vortex. Currently, he serves as ‘General Manager’ in the same business unit. Prior to joining Vortex Engineering, he had worked with ThinksynQ Solutions and S10 Healthcare.

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M.A. SENTHIL KUMAR is an engineering professional with 20 + years of experience in Production Management and Process Improvement. He has a proven track record of Production Process Management, Quality Control, streamlining workflow and creating an environment to increase the productivity. Prior to Vortex, he had worked with R.Stahl Pvt Ltd, Gunnebo India and Eveready Industries.

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Divya Nandwana

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Divya Nandwana is an accomplished professional with a strong foundation in technology and extensive experience in management consulting and strategic leadership.

She holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, where she developed a keen analytical mindset and a passion for innovative problem-solving. She has also done an Executive Leadership Programme from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Divya gained international experience at Taiyo Pacific Partners LLP in Kirkland, Washington, USA. This opportunity allowed her to expand her understanding of global business practices and investment management strategies. Prior to joining Vakrangee, she has worked at KPMG India in the consulting division. Over her two-year tenure, she became an integral part of the Management Consulting, Strategy, and Operations team.

In July 2016, she joined Vakrangee wherein she initially headed the ATM Business Vertical. As she advanced in her role, she also took on the responsibility as Head of Technology, where she spearheaded the integration of advanced technology solutions to drive digital transformation across the organization.

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Hari Chand Mittal

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Hari Chand Mittal holds a Master of Commerce degree and is a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. With a distinguished banking career spanning over 37 years at Union Bank of India, he occupied several leadership roles. His tenure culminated in the position of Field General Manager overseeing the Mumbai and Maharashtra regions under the Pune Zone, from which he retired on 31 July 2019.

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Mr. Mittal possesses extensive experience in diverse areas of banking administration, encompassing a strong foundation in operations and finance. His expertise extends across MSME, Retail, Agriculture, Foreign Exchange, Import/Export, and Financial Inclusion. In addition to his banking responsibilities, he demonstrated proficiency as an administrator, mentor, and team leader. His career is marked by contributions as a motivational speaker, evaluator, and crisis manager.

 

Further to his professional accomplishments, Mr Mittal was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. This appointment was made by the Advisor to the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh-cum-Chairman CSCL, as per notification No 15157-FII(9)-2020/15529 dated 10.12.2020, issued by the Principal Secretary/Home-cum-Local Govt, Chandigarh Administration, Local Govt Department, Union Territory, Chandigarh.

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Dr. Nishikant Hayatnagarkar is a distinguished technologist and a pioneer in the field of computer science, holding a Doctorate in Computer Science from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Powai, Mumbai. With a rich career spanning over three decades, he has been a key figure at Vakrangee Limited since 1994, where he has led the Research & Development division with visionary leadership. Dr. Hayatnagarkar is renowned for his groundbreaking work in microchip design and has made significant contributions to the development of advanced technological solutions. Among his notable innovations is a highly sophisticated voice recognition system that has been successfully implemented across various sectors, including Tele Banking and Tele Gas Booking, revolutionizing user interactions with technology.

 

In addition to his work in voice recognition, Dr. Hayatnagarkar has also excelled in the creation of multilingual technologies. He designed and developed a Multilingual Keyboard, a tool that has enhanced digital communication by bridging language barriers. His expertise in this domain has also led him to collaborate with Media Labs Asia – Kamal Rekhi School for Information Technology (IIT Mumbai), where he serves as a consultant. In this role, he has played a pivotal part in the development of the Marathi language Keyboard (Key-Lekh) and the E-Lekh, a tablet-based Marathi language input system, driving forward the digital inclusion of regional languages in the technology landscape. Dr. Hayatnagarkar's contributions have not only elevated Vakrangee Limited's technological capabilities but have also had a profound impact on the broader tech industry, particularly in the areas of language technology and human-computer interaction. His work continues to inspire innovation and set new benchmarks in the industry.

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Sheshank Shekhar

Finance Controller

Shashank Shekhar has over 15 years of experience in various industries, including copper, automobile, manufacturing and textiles. He is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary by qualification, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, internal financial controls, auditing, handling audits, managing treasury and other areas. He has specialized in secretarial functions along with legal and consulting work.

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