Team
Rajesh Singh
He is an alumnus of IIM, Ahmedabad with micro finance specialization in one year full time Post Graduate MBA Program. He is a science graduate in mathematics and also Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (CAIIB).
He served Indian Air Force as Airman technician for four years (1996-2000) before joining SBI as Probationary officer in year 2000. He was also selected for post of Lieutenant in Indian Army through Combined Defence Services exam. In the same year i.e. 2000, he was also selected for Astt. Commandant in Central Police Force & Probationary Officer in Associate Banks of SBI. He served SBI for 8 years in different roles before resigning to join IIM-A.
Rajesh has extensive experience in NBFC industry because of his role as Credit Head in a wholesale lending NBFC- Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad. He has total experience of more than 13 years in handling NBFC funding while in job as well as current role as entrepreneur.
Rajesh comes with unique distinction of being contestant on popular reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” (Hindi version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire) twice. He first appeared on the show on Sony channel in 2010 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan and reached upto 25 lakh question. Next year in 2011, he appeared on a regional channel for Bhojpuri version of KBC hosted by Shatrughan Sinha and went on to win top prize of Rs. One Crore. He has written bestselling novels in English “That Hardly Happens to Someone” and “Secrets of a Crorepati”.
Rajesh is good at sports in Volleyball and Cricket which he still loves to play. Besides the same, he is an ardent flute player, harmonica player, singer, anchor, dancer and drama writer at amateurish level. He has immense love with his roots and his people. The same is reflected in his deeds and dreams.
Sharad Verma
He is an alumnus of IIFM, Bhopal with micro finance specialization under PGDFM Program in 2007. He is a B.Tech from UP Technical University, Lucknow in 2004.
He briefly served Bajaj Electricals before joining IIFM in 2005. He has 6 years (2007-2013) of extensive experience in evaluating around 100 MFIs across India as Credit Analyst/ Manager during his association with WWB group promoted wholesale lending NBFC. He was Incubation Fund National Manager (2013-2016) for financing and providing hand holding support to nascent stage Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO). He supported around 75 FPOs across India and was instrumental in enabling state government agencies/ promoting agencies to promote FPOs across country.
He briefly worked with Samunnati as AVP-Business Development and created from FPO vertical from scratch before joining SM Investment Services in July 2017. Thereafter SM Investment Services has grown manifold with diversified services.
Ankur Sablok
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with post qualification extensive experience of 21 years in banking and financial services.
He has served his experiences with ICICI Bank & HSBC Bank and Investment banking firm. His rich experience developed a strong profile in corporate finance, project finance for large real estate, infrastructure, and NBFC players and capital markets (IPO, FPO, Preferential issues, right issues).
Sanchit Gupta
A Chartered Accountant (Class of 2019) with a strong passion for business development and building meaningful relationships. Beginning his career in Transfer Pricing and International Tax consulting at a boutique advisory firm, he has since expanded his expertise to include technology-driven process automation and digitization.
Currently, he specializes in debt syndication and equity fundraising, providing tailored financing solutions to mid-sized corporates by collaborating with PSU and private banks. In the equity fundraising domain, he partners closely with investors to facilitate funding across the spectrum, from Pre-IPO to IPO stages.
With a unique combination of financial expertise, technological innovation, and exceptional relationship management skills, he is dedicated to delivering impactful and customized solutions that drive business growth and success.
Mitesh Chaudhary
Mitesh has an experience of more than 3 years working in the field of Finance. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with core specialization in Finance from Ahmedabad University (AU) and is currently working as a Credit Analyst. Apart from academics, he has played volleyball at national level. In free time he keenly follows geopolitics and global economy.
Raunak
Raunak has an experience of more than 1 years working in the field of Finance. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and later done his Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A) From St. Kabir Institute of Professional Studies with core specialization in Finance and is currently working as a Credit Analyst. Apart from academics, he loves to play Badminton & Chess. In free time he keenly follows Financial & Corporate news.
