Thrissur, Kerala, India, June 2026 — Asirvad Microfinance Ltd. has appointed Anurag Dwivedi as its new Deputy Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant milestone in his leadership journey spanning microfinance, business operations, collections, and financial services.
Anurag brings extensive experience in the microfinance and financial services sector, having built a strong track record of leading business operations, driving growth, and managing large-scale teams across diverse markets. Over the years, he has developed deep expertise in microfinance, collections management, business leadership, operational excellence, and strategic execution, positioning him well to support Asirvad Microfinance’s continued expansion and operational transformation.
Prior to joining Asirvad Microfinance Ltd., Anurag served as Head of Collections at Satin Creditcare Network Limited, where he led collection strategies and strengthened operational efficiencies. Before that, he spent more than three years with IIFL Samasta Finance Limited as Senior Zonal Business Head and Vice President, leading business growth initiatives and managing operations across key markets.
Earlier in his career, Anurag held leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer at Humana People to People India and Business Head at Capital Trust Ltd. He also gained valuable experience with Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance as Manager and with Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of IndusInd Bank Ltd., as Area Manager. These roles enabled him to build a comprehensive understanding of financial inclusion, customer engagement, and operational leadership.
In his new role as Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Anurag will play a key role in strengthening operational capabilities, driving business performance, and supporting Asirvad Microfinance’s mission of delivering inclusive financial services to underserved communities across India.
About Asirvad Microfinance Ltd.
Asirvad Microfinance Limited is a leading NBFC-MFI founded in 2007 by Shri S.V. Raja Vaidyanathan, an IIT and IIM alumnus, along with his family members. The company provides microfinance loans to women from poor and low-income households through an extensive network of branches across 22 states in India.
In February 2015, Manappuram Finance Ltd. acquired a majority stake in the company, making Asirvad a subsidiary of one of India’s leading financial services organizations. The company has built a strong financial foundation through term loans from banks and leading NBFCs, listed NCDs, and multiple securitization transactions, enabling it to expand financial inclusion and empower underserved communities nationwide.
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