Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, June 2025 — Surya Narayan Patro has been elevated to the role of Chief Financial Officer at Toyota Financial Services India, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strategic financial leadership in a dynamic and expanding market. Based in Bengaluru, Surya will lead the organization’s financial planning, governance, fundraising, and regulatory compliance functions, reporting directly to the executive leadership team.
With more than two decades of experience in financial institutions, Surya has developed a deep understanding of corporate finance, Ind AS, taxation, fund management, and automation. Since joining Toyota Financial Services India in July 2023 as Function Head – Finance & Accounts, he has played a pivotal role in streamlining financial operations, enhancing reporting standards, and aligning financial systems with business goals.
Before his tenure at TFS India, Surya held several senior positions across leading financial institutions, including Fincare Small Finance Bank, North East Small Finance Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Shriram Investments. Notably, at North East Small Finance Bank, he was instrumental in transitioning the organization from an NBFC-MFI to a full-fledged small finance bank and in setting up core banking operations.
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Surya is a seasoned financial leader with a forward-thinking mindset, known for aligning fiscal strategies with long-term business vision. His promotion signals Toyota Financial Services India’s continued emphasis on sustainable growth through robust financial governance and internal talent development.
Toyota Financial Services India
Toyota Financial Services India Ltd. (TFSIN) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), itself a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan. TFSIN operates out of Bengaluru and serves as a focused automotive financing arm of Toyota in India. With an initial investment of INR 2600 million, the company is committed to offering unique products, customer-centric service, and accessible auto financing solutions for Toyota vehicle buyers in India. It reflects Toyota’s long-term strategy to build a strong financial services presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing automobile markets.
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