Equitas Small Finance Bank Appoints Manish Agrawal as President – Finance
Filing Summary
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance, effective November 5, 2025. Mr. Agrawal, a Chartered Accountant with over 27 years of experience, will oversee the bank’s financial stewardship and strategy. His previous roles include Head of Bank Finance Function at Kotak Mahindra Bank. This appointment aligns with Equitas’ focus on enhancing financial governance and digital transformation. Equitas is one of India’s largest Small Finance Banks, offering tailored financial products to diverse customer segments.
On November 5, 2025, Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Agrawal as President – Finance. Mr. Agrawal, a Chartered Accountant, brings over 27 years of post-qualification experience, with significant expertise in the banking sector.
Mr. Agrawal’s responsibilities will include overseeing the bank’s financial stewardship, enhancing financial strategy, governance, and reporting. His role is pivotal in supporting the bank’s long-term growth and digital transformation agenda. Prior to joining Equitas, Mr. Agrawal served as the Head of Bank Finance Function at Kotak Mahindra Bank. He has also held positions at ING Vysya Bank and PwC.
His expertise encompasses financial reporting, financial controls, management reporting, regulatory reporting, and budgeting, both at standalone and group consolidated levels. Mr. Agrawal’s strategic acumen and analytical skills have been instrumental in leading finance transformations across complex banking environments.
The appointment of Mr. Agrawal is part of Equitas Small Finance Bank’s commitment to strengthening its digital, financial, and operational excellence. The bank aims to leverage his expertise to enhance its position as a trusted financial institution.
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is one of India’s largest Small Finance Banks. It offers a range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals with limited access to formal financing, as well as affluent and mass-affluent customers, SMEs, and corporates. The bank focuses on providing credit to unbanked and underbanked micro and small entrepreneurs, supported by granular deposits and value-for-money products.