Financial Institutions are essential pillars of economic systems, functioning as intermediaries that mobilize savings and allocate the capital efficiently across different sectors. Their contributions are manifold: they promote development, support entrepreneurship, ensure financial stability and facilitate infrastructure projects crucial for national progress. This paper will explore the role and its impact of Financial Institutions i.e. commercial banks, investment banks, microfinance institutions—in shaping economic development. Using a qualitative-descriptive methodology based on secondary sources, the study will also discuss limitations in the current functioning of Financial Institutions and offers practical recommendations for enhancing their contribution in the evolving digital and globalized landscape.