EP955: AI Powers Next Phase of SME and Agri Finance

Brajesh Khandelwal, EVP and Head – Lending Intellect Consumer Banking, Intellect Design Arena LimitedAs artificial intelligence reshapes the future of lending, financial institutions are rethinking how credit is assessed and delivered across underserved sectors. Against this backdrop, Puja Sharma speaks with Brajesh Khandelwal, EVP and Head – Lending at Intellect Design Arena, about embedding AI at the core of SME and agri lending, unlocking deeper financial inclusion, driving measurable impact through large-scale implementations, and how banks can build intelligent, future-ready lending ecosystems by 2030.