Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, October 2025 — Tyger Capital has announced the appointment of Smita Bhagat as Independent Director to its Board. With over 25 years of leadership experience across banking, institutional business, and digital finance, Smita’s appointment reflects Tyger Capital’s commitment to strengthening its governance and driving inclusive, sustainable financial innovation.
Prior to joining Tyger Capital, Smita served with HDFC Bank for nearly 27 years, where she held several senior leadership roles, most recently as Country Head – Government Institutional Business, Startups, and E-commerce. In this capacity, she was instrumental in forging strategic partnerships, expanding digital banking ecosystems, and fostering financial inclusion at scale. Her ability to align business growth with technological innovation has been a hallmark of her career.
Over the course of her tenure at HDFC Bank, Smita played a vital role in shaping the bank’s institutional and digital transformation initiatives—supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and government institutions through customized financial solutions. Her deep insight into India’s financial landscape and commitment to empowering underserved segments have earned her recognition as one of the country’s most respected banking leaders.
At Tyger Capital, Smita will bring strategic oversight and governance expertise to the board, guiding the company in its mission to advance entrepreneurship-focused financial services and strengthen its position as a trusted NBFC in India’s dynamic financial ecosystem.
About Tyger Capital
Tyger Capital (formerly Adani Capital) is a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) that began its lending operations in April 2017. The firm focuses on promoting entrepreneurship-driven financial growth, offering tailored credit and financial solutions to small and medium enterprises across India. With a strong emphasis on responsible lending and customer-centric innovation, Tyger Capital aims to become one of India’s foremost financial services organizations, supporting businesses and communities in achieving sustainable progress.
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