365telugu.com online news,India, September 4th, 2025:Indian companies are recalibrating their long-term financial strategies as global uncertainties reshape business priorities, according to a new DBS report titled New Realities, New Possibilities. The study surveyed 800 finance leaders, including CFOs and corporate treasurers across 14 markets and seven sectors, with 80 respondents from India.
The findings highlight that Indian CFOs are increasingly leveraging AI, digital intelligence, and sustainable finance tools to build resilience, enhance treasury operations, and drive future-ready growth.
Key Insights from India:
- AI in Treasury: 79% of Indian CFOs believe Generative AI and AI-powered tools will play a vital role in risk mitigation, forecasting, and strengthening treasury operations.
- Sustainable Finance: 80% of respondents see solutions such as green bonds and ESG-linked loans as critical to advancing sustainability goals. India’s ESG debt market had already reached nearly USD 56 billion by the end of 2024.
- Capital Cost Optimisation: Over two-thirds of businesses prioritise strengthening capital structures and optimising funding costs to ensure long-term agility and expansion.
- Liquidity & FX Management: Ranked as the second-highest priority, underscoring the need for stability in an increasingly volatile global environment.
Leadership Perspectives:
Divyesh Dalal, Managing Director & Country Head – Global Transaction Services, DBS Bank India, said:
“Treasury and finance leaders are taking on enhanced responsibilities—not only enabling strategy but also managing risks and diversification. This makes the role of a trusted banking partner critical in supporting resilience and transformation.”
Santanu Mitra, Managing Director & Country Head – Corporate Banking (Large & Midcap), DBS Bank India, added:
“The confluence of AI adoption, climate change, trade complexities, and geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping treasury priorities. Our report aims to provide finance leaders with actionable insights to unlock smarter, sustainable growth.”
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DBS Strategic Effectiveness Indicator (SEI):
The report also introduced the SEI, developed by DBS in collaboration with EY, which measures the self-assessed effectiveness of CFOs and treasurers across seven dimensions including data-driven intelligence, capital optimisation, green initiatives, and supply chain resilience. While the global average SEI stood at 64%, Indian respondents scored higher at 68%, reflecting stronger confidence in strategic effectiveness.
This is the third edition of DBS’ thought leadership series for treasury and finance professionals, offering future-focused insights to help businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
📄 Full report: go.dbs.com/NewRealitiesReport