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Bandhan Bank Appoints Shyam N Agrawal as Regional Head North-II & Product Champion. In a significant leadership move, Bandhan Bank, one of India’s fastest-growing private sector banks, has appointed Shyam N Agrawal as Regional Head North-II and Product Champion. This marks a decisive step in accelerating Bandhan Bank’s regional expansion and strengthening its nationwide commodity finance portfolio under its principle, “Aapka Bhala, Sabki Bhalai.” 1. Two Decades of Leadership – With 20+ years across financial services and pharma, Shyam has held leadership roles at Finova Capital, ICICI Bank, Bluecross Lab , and Bestochem Formulations, and began his career as a Marketing Executive at Ipca Laboratories Limited 2. Proven Commodity Expertise – His track record in structured commodity finance and product development positions him to scale innovative financial solutions for diverse customer needs. 3. Academic Strength – Dual MBAs in Finance and Management plus a B.Sc in Computer Science provide a robust analytical and strategic foundation. 4. Regional & National Impact – Expected to accelerate Bandhan Bank’s northern region growth while driving nationwide commodity business expansion. This isn’t just a leadership appointment — it’s a growth catalyst for Bandhan Bank’s mission of meaningful financial inclusion. Is this the momentum private sector banking needs to unlock India’s next wave of inclusive growth? #Leadership #Banking #FinancialServices #AgriFinance #BusinessGrowth #CareerMoves #RegionalGrowth #CommodityFinance #FinancialInclusion #PrivateBanking #InnovationInBanking #StrategicLeadership #FutureOfFinance #BandhanBank #InclusiveBanking

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Challa Sreenivasalu Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Banks`​ Association (IBA), the apex body representing India’s banking sector. With over three decades of experience in the financial industry, Setty’s leadership at State Bank of India has been instrumental in advancing banking reforms and digital transformation. His appointment, confirmed during the IBA managing committee meeting on March 28, 2025, positions him to drive key policy discussions and strengthen industry collaboration. He succeeds MV Rao, Chief Executive of the Central Bank of India, who previously held the role. With State Bank of India’s continued focus on innovation and financial inclusion, Setty’s leadership at the Indian Banks Association is expected to further enhance the banking sector’s role in economic development. The Indian Banks Association, with the active participation of State Bank of India, remains committed to advocating for policy enhancements, improving banking efficiency, and fostering a robust regulatory environment. Setty’s expertise will help shape industry reforms, ensuring sustainable growth and technological advancements in the sector. #ChallaSreenivasaluSetty #SBI #StateBankOfIndia #IBA #IndianBanksAssociation #BankingLeadership #FinancialReforms #DigitalBanking #EconomicGrowth #BankingInnovation #PolicyAdvocacy #Finance

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Sandeep Ubale, Chief General Manager and Deputy Chief Digital Officer, Digital Banking & Transformation, State Bank of India, presents Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Smart Governance at Maharashtra FutureTech Summit 2025. His session sheds light on how digital innovation in banking can be leveraged for smarter, more efficient governance, showcasing the power of emerging technologies to drive transparency and improve service delivery. Know More: https://shorturl.at/jGe4s  #ETGovernment #ETFutureTech #MaharashtraFutureTech #FutureTech #DigitalInnovation #AIRevolution

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🚨 Fibe.India (Formerly EarlySalary) elevates Vimal Saboo to CEO of NBFC arm EarlySalary Services. Digital lending startup Fibe has elevated Vimal Saboo, its longtime Chief Business Officer, to CEO of EarlySalary Services, its licensed NBFC arm. With over 9 years at Fibe, Saboo has been instrumental in shaping its lending and risk strategy. His appointment comes as Fibe sharpens its focus on core lending, scales operations, and strengthens ESG goals. EarlySalary posted an 83% rise in PAT in FY25, with revenue surging to ₹1,033 Cr. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSEKCf64 By Sayan Sen #Fibe #EarlySalary #FintechIndia #NBFC #LeadershipUpdate #DigitalLending

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Trillionloans Fintech, an NBFC firm majority‑owned by BharatPe, has named Sandeep Singh its new chief executive officer (CEO) as the firm gears up for an expansion of its digital credit business. Singh succeeds Sabyasachi Senapati, who is moving to a new leadership post at BharatPe Group but will stay on Trillionloans' board as a whole‑time director to ensure a smooth handover. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/djiCbYvx #fintech #payments #nbfc #bharatpe #leadership #management #ceo #business #startup #indianstartupnews

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IDFC FIRST Bank has announced the appointment of Shreepad Shende as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), succeeding TV Narayan. With a proven track record in marketing, strategy, and customer engagement, Shende will now lead the bank’s efforts in branding, communications, and strengthening customer relationships. Shende has been associated with IDFC FIRST Bank for over seven years, beginning his journey in September 2019 as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. He later took on expanded responsibilities as Head of Business Excellence and Corporate Strategy, where he played a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and enhancing operational effectiveness. Before joining IDFC FIRST Bank, Shende built an impressive career with leadership roles at Nokia and a 12-year tenure at ICICI Bank in senior marketing positions. His earlier professional journey also includes key assignments at Tata AIG Life Insurance and HDFC Bank, giving him rich cross-industry experience in financial services and consumer marketing. With this elevation, IDFC FIRST Bank looks to further strengthen its market presence and deepen customer engagement under Shende’s leadership. #IDFCFirstBank #Leadership #MarketingLeadership #BankingInnovation #ShreepadShende #CMOAppointment #FinancialServices #CustomerEngagement #BrandStrategy #CXOAppointments

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🏆 Nominate for upcoming editions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnPJyVpC Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced the elevation of Ratan Jyoti as Head – Technology Risk Management & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), marking a new chapter in the bank’s commitment to strengthening its #cybersecurity and technology governance frameworks. With over 25 years of experience in technology, risk, and security leadership within the banking and financial services industry, Ratan brings deep expertise in aligning security strategy with business growth and regulatory priorities. Ratan will lead the articulation and execution of a holistic technology-risk and cybersecurity agenda, ensuring resilience across the bank’s digital ecosystem. His leadership at Ujjivan spans nearly a decade, during which he has built robust frameworks for incident response, disaster recovery, and cloud security. Prior to Ujjivan, he served as CISO at #VijayaBank and held key technology roles at Oriental Bank of Commerce and more, where he headed several foundational cybersecurity initiatives. Ratan Jyoti continues to lead bridging business and technology to safeguard trust and enable sustainable digital transformation in India’s banking sector. #RatanJyoti #UjjivanSmallFinanceBank #CISO #LeadershipUpdate #corporatetrendz

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Rajiv Anand Appointed MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank to Lead the Next Era of Innovation and Growth IndusInd Bank has officially appointed Rajiv Anand as its new Managing Director & CEO, marking a pivotal leadership transition at one of India’s most dynamic private sector banks. Known for its customer-first philosophy and digital-first approach, the bank is now poised to enter a new phase of innovation, inclusive banking, and strategic scale. Rajiv brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global and Indian financial institutions. At Axis Bank, he held key positions including Deputy MD, Executive Director – Retail Banking, and MD & CEO of Axis AMC. His earlier roles at Standard Chartered, Bandhan Mutual Fund, ANZ, and HSBC shaped his wide-ranging expertise across banking, investment, and asset management. A Chartered Accountant and an alumnus of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Rajiv is well-regarded for his strategic foresight and execution. 1. 30+ years in BFSI. 2. Ex-Deputy MD at Axis Bank. 3. Strong track record in retail, investment & asset management. 4. CA & business leader with global banking insights. Can Rajiv Anand's leadership redefine IndusInd Bank’s digital and customer strategy in an increasingly competitive market? #LeadershipMoves #BankingIndustry #IndusIndBank #FinancialServices #CXOAppointments #PrivateBanking #DigitalBanking #BFSI #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessTransformation #RetailBanking #FintechIndia #GrowthLeadership #StrategicLeadership #NewAppointment #LeadershipUpdate #CorporateLeadership #CharteredAccountant #FinanceLeadership #CustomerCentricity #FutureOfBanking #InnovationInBanking #BankingNews #CEOUpdate #BusinessStrategy

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During the panel discussion on 'Navigating Slower Credit Growth: How Banks Can Boost Lending and Build Bharat', Rajneesh Karnatak, MD & CEO of Bank of India, points to a robust 15% year-on-year credit growth in the retail, agriculture and MSME sectors, signaling immense room for expansion where it matters most for Bharat. Discover more insights from the exciting banking panel on boosting lending at Nucleus Software presents CNBC-TV18 Banking Transformation Summit 2025. Watch the full video on CNBC-TV18 YouTube channel. #MSME #CreditGrowth #BankOfIndia #CNBCTV18 Nucleus Software Shereen Bhan Latha VenkateshRitu Singh Prashant Nair Rajneesh Karnatak

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The RBI has lowered the minimum qualifying asset requirement for NBFC-MFIs from 75% to 60%, a move that could reshape portfolio strategies of microfinance players. Here’s what our expert: Malvika Bhotika has to say. #CrisilRatings #RBI #NBFC #Microfinance

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LoanTap Launches BICRI Report Nationwide: A Game-Changer for Credit Assessment in India’s MSME Sector Empowering micro-retailers with enhanced credit evaluations and paving the way for financial inclusion Satyam Kumar, CEO and Co-founder of LoanTap, LoanTap Financial Technologies, BICRI Read More: https://lnkd.in/dg9hkQKb #LoanTap #BICRIReport #CreditAssessment #MSMEFinance #FinancialInclusion #MicroRetailers #BusinessLoans #FinTech #CreditInnovation #SmallBusinessSupport #EconomicGrowth

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🚀 Banking innovation meets the power of the cloud! 🌩️ In conversation with IDFC First Bank IDFC FIRST Bank MD & CEO, V. Vaidyanathan Vaidyanathan V we explore how banks are transforming customer experiences. From 5% to 40% cloud adoption in just a few years, mobile apps rated 4.8⭐️+, internet banking, and customer engagement layers are now powered by the cloud. Discover how embracing cloud technology is redefining the way banks deliver seamless, efficient, and innovative solutions. 💡#CloudBanking #AWS #Innovation #DigitalTransformation. Check out the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dhBiQJDM

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