Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, September 2025 – Shyam N Agrawal has been appointed as Regional Head North-II and Product Champion at Bandhan Bank, where he will lead the Bank’s commodity business across India and steer agri-business initiatives in Rajasthan. In this dual role, Shyam is responsible for driving national-level strategy in commodity finance while managing agri-financing products including working capital, Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), and tractor loans for the region.
With more than 18 years of diverse experience, Shyam brings deep cross-sectoral expertise to his new role. He began his career in the pharmaceutical sector, working in sales and marketing with Ipca Laboratories Limited, Bestochem Formulations, and Bluecross Lab, where he managed teams of area sales managers and medical representatives across West Uttar Pradesh.
In 2012, Shyam transitioned into the banking sector with ICICI Bank, where he served for over nine years as Zonal Commodity and Control Manager. Based in Jaipur, he managed operations across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, leading a team of Regional Managers and Branch Commodity Managers (BCMs). He also contributed significantly at the central level to new product development, policy amendments in commodity-based finance, and geographic business expansion initiatives.
Most recently, Shyam served as Assistant Vice President – Sales at Finova Capital, where he was responsible for mortgage business (home loans, LAP, and MSME loans) across key regions in Rajasthan. His ability to bridge operational leadership with innovative financial product development has positioned him as a leader in commodity risk management and agri-finance.
At Bandhan Bank, Shyam’s appointment reinforces the bank’s strategic focus on scaling its commodity finance business and strengthening rural and agri-banking operations across India.
About Bandhan Bank
Bandhan Bank commenced operations as a universal bank on August 23, 2015, and has since emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing private sector banks. With a core mission of financial inclusion, Bandhan Bank strives to serve the underbanked and underserved segments across the country. Guided by the ethos of “Aapka Bhala, Sabki Bhalai”, the Bank delivers a wide suite of products ranging from loans and deposit services to mobile banking and payment solutions. As of June 30, 2025, Bandhan Bank operates nearly 6,350 banking outlets across India, with total business reaching ₹2.88 lakh crore and a workforce of over 73,000 employees.
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