David Schwimmer
The global finance system stands at an inflection point. AI, advanced analytics and high quality trusted data are no longer peripheral tools; they are becoming the organising principles of how markets operate, how capital is deployed and how economies connect. Together, these capabilities are reshaping market structures worldwide. In this transformation, India is not merely participating; it is emerging as one of the markets most capable of shaping what comes next.
One of the most significant shifts underway is the reinvention of market infrastructure itself. Digital technologies are reconfiguring trading, clearing and settlement to improve transparency, resilience and speed. Distributed-ledger based fixed income instruments issuance has reached nearly €4.7 billion globally since 2024, signalling a meaningful shift towards digital market models.
This momentum is already translating into real applications across market infrastructure. Platforms such as LSEG’s Digital Market Infrastructure illustrate how a single blockchain powered system can improve scale and support more efficient capital formation.
India’s markets are advancing in parallel with this global evolution. As the country moves towards becoming the world’s third largest economy, its financial system is gaining depth and sophistication. Equity, derivatives and alternative asset markets continue to grow, and participation is broadening across institutional and retail segments. The inclusion of Indian sovereign bonds in global benchmarks such as the FTSE Emerging Markets Government Bond Index reflects increasing accessibility, investor confidence and India’s growing weight within global capital allocations.
At the heart of this evolution lies a simple truth: as AI becomes embedded across trading, surveillance, risk management and investment workflows, its effectiveness depends entirely on accurate, timely data and on responsible governance. Markets that invest in strong data foundations will be better equipped to manage volatility, identify opportunity and attract long-term capital. The challenge and responsibility lie in ensuring that innovation enhances transparency and stability as much as it accelerates efficiency.
LSEG is supporting this shift by strengthening the data foundations that make AI scalable and dependable in global finance. Through partnerships with institutions worldwide, including in India, our focus is on enabling access to high quality data and advanced analytics. Our approach is grounded in a simple belief: trusted data, responsible AI and modern market infrastructure must evolve in tandem.
The question is no longer whether AI and digital technology will reshape global finance, but how effectively and collaboratively that transformation is managed. Regulators, market operators and financial institutions each have a role to play in ensuring that innovation not only delivers growth, but that it also enhances operational effectiveness and market stability.
Source: This article first appeared in The Economic Times, 11 February 2026.
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