New Delhi, India, 7 January 2026 — Sohan Lal Commodity Management Ltd. (SLCM), India’s largest post-harvest logistics and agri-solutions company, has announced the appointment of Deepika Aggarwal as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of its wholly owned subsidiary, Kissandhan Agri Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. (Kissandhan). This appointment marks a key leadership expansion as Kissandhan scales its agri-focused NBFC operations with a loan book exceeding ₹3,400 crore across India.
In her new role, Deepika Aggarwal will oversee the company’s enterprise-wide risk management framework, strengthening governance, credit quality, compliance, and risk controls in alignment with Kissandhan’s sustainable growth objectives.
Commenting on the appointment, Sandeep Sabharwal, Group CEO, Sohan Lal Commodity Management Ltd., said, “We are delighted to welcome Deepika Aggarwal to the Kissandhan leadership team. Her deep understanding of credit risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks will be instrumental as Kissandhan continues to scale its agri-financing solutions while maintaining the highest standards of governance and risk discipline. Her experience across banks and NBFCs aligns well with our vision of building a resilient and inclusive financial ecosystem for farmers, FPOs, and agri-businesses.”
With over 18 years of specialized experience in credit and risk management, Deepika is a seasoned professional in the banking and financial services sector. An MBA postgraduate from NIT Allahabad, she also holds prestigious professional certifications, including JAIIB, CAIIB, and KYC/AML. Her expertise spans risk assessment, regulatory compliance, portfolio management, and governance frameworks.
Expressing her thoughts on joining the company, Deepika Aggarwal, Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Kissandhan, said, “I am delighted to join Kissandhan at a pivotal stage of its growth when the organization is strengthening its leadership in agri-financing. A strong risk framework is the backbone of sustainable lending and a key enabler of financial inclusion. My focus will be on maintaining robust governance, ensuring credit discipline, and supporting innovation in lending while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders. I look forward to contributing to Kissandhan’s mission of empowering the agricultural ecosystem sustainably.”
Prior to joining Kissandhan, Deepika held leadership roles across reputed financial institutions. She served as Zonal Credit Manager at Shivalik Small Finance Bank, and earlier worked with Reliance Capital for over two years. She also spent nearly a decade at Karnataka Bank, where she handled credit and branch operations, strengthening her analytical and policy-driven approach to risk management.
With a loan book exceeding ₹3,400 crore, Kissandhan has impacted the lives of more than 7,00,000 farmers across India. The company has extended loans to over 129 FPOs and operates across 245 locations nationwide, with a strong focus on quick disbursal, minimal paperwork, and customer-centric financial inclusion.
About Kissandhan Agri Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
Kissandhan Agri Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Sohan Lal Commodity Management Ltd. (SLCM), is a leading multi-asset NBFC offering financing solutions against storage receipts of agricultural commodities. The company plays a pivotal role within the SLCM Group by facilitating accessible and efficient credit to farmers, FPOs, and agri-entrepreneurs, strengthening India’s agricultural value chain.
About Sohan Lal Commodity Management Ltd. (SLCM)
Founded in 2009, Sohan Lal Commodity Management Ltd. (SLCM) is India’s leading post-harvest logistics and agri-solutions enterprise, offering end-to-end services for agricultural produce. With more than 16 years of experience, SLCM operates a nationwide network of warehouses and cold storage facilities, supporting farmers and agribusinesses through technological innovations in storage, quality control, and risk management.
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