New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi on Friday outlined the vision for 2047 and said financial institutions must move towards data-based lending, instead of judgement-based lending, in the medium-term.

He said global Indian banks with a footprint across continents hold immense significance for Indian prowess and international influence as these serve as a conduit for foreign investment in the country.

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Speaking at the CII Global Economic Forum, Joshi said to exceed global average of per capita GDP by 2047, India's real GDP has to grow 7-7.5 per cent.

"In the medium term, we must move towards data-based lending instead of judgement based lending especially for small business," Joshi said.

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He said there is a need to further deepen capital markets with active participation from diversfied investors.

"In the context of robust financial services, it is imperative that in 2047, India will have a highly competitive viable banking sector with substantial indian ownership, universal access to banking and other financial services to citizens," Joshi added.

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