Equitas Small Finance Bank appoints Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance
Equitas Small Finance Bank appointed Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance. With 27 years of experience, including two decades in banking, he will strengthen the bank's financial stewardship, strategy, and digital transformation.
The appointment of a President – Finance is a significant leadership change that can influence the bank's long-term financial strategy, governance, and operational efficiency. While not an immediate financial result, it has a substantial strategic impact.
The appointment of a highly experienced professional like Mr. Manish Agrawal, with over 27 years in finance and banking, is a positive development for strengthening the bank's financial leadership, strategy, and digital transformation initiatives.
* Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL) announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Agrawal as President - Finance on November 05, 2025. * Mr. Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of post-qualification experience, including two decades in the banking sector. * He brings deep expertise in finance functions, including IT initiatives, financial reporting, financial controls, management reporting, regulatory reporting, and budgeting at both standalone and group consolidated levels. * His role will focus on strengthening the Bank's financial stewardship, enhancing financial strategy, governance, and reporting, which will support the Bank's long-term growth and digital transformation agenda. * Prior to joining Equitas, he was associated with Kotak Mahindra Bank as the Head of Bank Finance Function (Bank & Consolidated group) and had also worked with ING Vysya Bank and PwC. * Mr. Vasudevan P N, MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, commented that Mr. Agrawal's extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance will be a valuable asset in building a robust, technology-driven, and customer-centric banking operation.
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