Anup joined Bajaj Finance Ltd. in 2017. He has a 32-year of impressive track record. He has served 25 years in the financial services industry of which 14 years was with a bank and 11 years with non-bank entities. He leads amid industry changes, focusing on business performance and transformation. Anup drives strategy, critical thinking, and execution along with the committed senior management team and more than 60,000 Bajaj Finance employees. Together, they deliver sustainable growth and foster a risk-first, technology-focused financial services company centered around customer and all stakeholders. With the support of this dedicated team, Anup ensures that Bajaj Finance remains at the forefront of the industry, consistently achieving shared success and benefiting all stakeholders by serving 97.12 Mn customers across 4200+ locations and 67Mn in its Consumer App.
Anup transformed existing businesses, launched new ones, expanded customer reach, and drove growth. He fosters a culture of innovation and customer-centricity, aligning with the Company's vision to dominate India's financial services. He is also committed to financial inclusion, integrating technology for enhanced reach and convenience.
Before joining Bajaj Finance, Anup spent 14 years at ICICI Bank, rising to Senior General Manager and serving on the Board of ICICI Bank HFC and TU CIBIL.
He led various businesses including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and structured finance. Anup also oversaw the Construction Realty Funding, Dealer Funding, Business Intelligence, and Debt Servicing groups, transforming debt management practices, and rebuilding secured asset businesses. He established the Business Intelligence Unit, developing analytics and managing the enterprise data warehouse.
Anup holds an engineering degree from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Lucknow.
Anup does not hold any directorships or full-time positions in any other body corporate.