Chennai, January 2026: IDFC FIRST Bank marked a significant milestone by serving as the Platinum Sponsor at Shaastra 2026, the annual technical festival of IIT Madras, completing three consecutive years of association with one of India’s most prestigious student-led technology events.
A key highlight of the four-day festival was the Leaders’ Connect session featuring Tyagarajan Iyer, Head of Operations and Technology at IDFC FIRST Bank. Drawing on over three decades of global leadership experience, he addressed students and young innovators on the theme of implementing state-of-the-art technologies in banking.
During the session, Tyagarajan Iyer shared insights into how modern banks are being reshaped by advanced digital architectures, scalable technology platforms, and intelligent systems. He explained how these capabilities are enabling banks to deliver secure, agile, and customer-centric services at scale, while supporting rapid innovation in an increasingly digital-first financial ecosystem.
The interaction reflected IDFC FIRST Bank’s strong focus on bridging academia and industry, and its commitment to engaging with students who represent the next generation of engineers, technologists, and business leaders. By participating in forums such as Shaastra, the bank continues to encourage innovation-led thinking and real-world problem-solving among young talent.
IDFC FIRST Bank highlighted that engaging with some of the brightest minds in technology energises its mission to co-create the future of banking in India, where innovation, purpose, and customer impact converge. The bank also reaffirmed its focus on building a world-class, technology-driven institution rooted in India’s growing digital economy.