Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, November 2025 —Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL), one of the largest Small Finance Banks in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance. A Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of post-qualification experience, including two decades in the banking sector, Mr. Agrawal brings deep expertise in financial strategy, IT initiatives, and governance frameworks.
In his new role, Mr. Agrawal will focus on strengthening the Bank’s financial stewardship and enhancing financial strategy, governance, and reporting practices. His expertise is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting the Bank’s long-term growth plans and digital transformation journey.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Vasudevan P N, MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Manish Agrawal to our leadership team. His extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance will be a valuable asset as we continue to build a robust, technology-driven and customer-centric banking operation. His deep understanding of the banking ecosystem and proven leadership in driving financial transformations align perfectly with the vision and mission of Equitas Small Finance Bank.”
Mr. Agrawal’s prior experience includes heading the Bank Finance Function (Bank & Consolidated Group) at Kotak Mahindra Bank, and leadership roles at ING Vysya Bank and PwC. His areas of proficiency include financial reporting, management reporting, budgeting, IT integration, and regulatory compliance, both at standalone and group levels. His people-first approach and strategic insight have led numerous finance transformation initiatives across complex banking environments.
This appointment reinforces Equitas Small Finance Bank’s commitment to strengthening digital and operational excellence while upholding its mission of providing inclusive, customer-centric financial services. The Bank is poised to leverage Mr. Agrawal’s leadership to accelerate its growth trajectory as a trusted and progressive financial institution.
About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL)
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is one of India’s largest Small Finance Banks. As a new-age banking institution, it offers a wide range of products and services to meet the diverse needs of customers—including individuals with limited access to formal financing, affluent and mass-affluent customers, SMEs, and corporates. The bank’s strategy focuses on providing credit to unbanked and underbanked entrepreneurs and developing products tailored to the aspirations of the ‘bottom of the pyramid’ segment, supported by granular deposits and strong value-for-money offerings.
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