Board of Directors
Management Teams
Senthil Kumar R
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Senthil Kumar R is a seasoned banking and financial services leader with over 25 years of strategic experience, specializing in retail banking, rural and inclusive banking, branch operations, and P&L management. He has successfully managed portfolios exceeding ₹6,800 Cr across South India, overseeing operations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, and leading cross-functional teams of 500+ members.<br> <br> A Commerce graduate with an MBA in Finance and Management Development Program certification from IIM Lucknow, Senthil has built deep expertise in MSME lending, financial inclusion, and retail asset and liability management. He is recognized for driving double-digit YoY profit growth while championing farmer finance, SHG lending, and rural banking initiatives through more than 130 branches. Throughout his career, Senthil has been a change catalyst and process champion, institutionalizing operational governance, compliance frameworks, and customer-centric practices. He is a certified trainer in retail banking processes, mentoring staff for seamless onboarding and skill development.<br> <br> An accomplished strategist, Senthil consistently enhances branch profitability, streamlines operations, and strengthens fee-based product penetration including Life & General Insurance and Mutual Funds. His leadership, operational acumen, and commitment to financial inclusion continue to deliver sustainable business growth and long-term organizational value.
Ravichandran R
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director
Ravichandran R is a seasoned finance professional with over 34 years of experience across mutual fund operations, fund accounting, compliance, risk management, treasury, and financial reporting. A Chartered Accountant and MBA (Finance), he has held leadership roles at reputed organizations including Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd., DBS Cholamandalam AMC Ltd., KFin Technologies Ltd., and SPC & Associates. His expertise spans operational excellence, stakeholder management, and regulatory adherence, driving efficiency and cost optimization across complex financial ecosystems.<br> <br> At Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, he served as Joint Vice President – Operations, leading a team of 165+ professionals across India, overseeing RTA management, customer and distributor servicing, and compliance functions. His strategic initiatives strengthened governance, streamlined reconciliations, and enhanced customer experience. As Vice President at KFin Technologies Ltd., he led process transformation, risk management, and audit compliance, while at SPC & Associates, he handled statutory audits, taxation, and advisory across multiple sectors, including banking, IT, and manufacturing.<br> <br> An alumnus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and A.M. Jain College, Chennai, Ravichandran is recognized for his analytical acumen, leadership, and commitment to financial discipline. His versatile experience continues to contribute to operational excellence and sustainable business growth.
Subramanian P R
Chief Risk Officer
Subramanian P R is a seasoned banking and risk management professional with over three decades of experience spanning credit, operations, internal audit, and operational risk across leading banks in India and the Gulf region. He has also undertaken audit assignments in London, UK, adding to his extensive international exposure.<br> <br> He has held senior leadership positions at the National Bank of Oman, serving as Head of Policies & Procedures in Muscat and Head of Operational Risk in Dubai. He has also held key managerial roles in Operational Risk at RAK Bank and Commercial Bank International in Dubai, in Internal Audit at ICICI Bank, and in Credit at UCO Bank in India.<br> <br> He holds a Master’s degree from Madras University, and is an Associate Cost and Management Accountant (ACMA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA, USA), and a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). With a strong academic foundation and decades of hands-on expertise, he has successfully built and strengthened risk management frameworks, driving operational resilience and sustainable growth in dynamic, highly regulated financial environments.
Vijesh R
Head of Sales
Vijesh R is a seasoned banking professional with over two decades of extensive experience in Retail Branch Banking, Asset Finance, Product Management, Business Development, and Portfolio & P&L Management. He currently serves as Vice President at Nitstone Finserv, heading Sales, Marketing, Collections, Product Development, and Business Planning for Gold, Personal, and Business Loans.<br> <br> Vijesh has previously held senior leadership roles at AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, and HDFC Bank, successfully managing multiple regions, scaling operations, and leading large teams. At AU SFB, he oversaw Karnataka and Tamil Nadu markets, focusing on CASA, trade finance, retail lending, and cross-sell strategies, while launching new branches and driving portfolio growth. His experience also includes strategic planning, revenue forecasting, NPA reduction, and implementing technology solutions to enhance business performance.<br> <br> Throughout his career, Vijesh has consistently delivered exceptional results, achieving top performance in liabilities, retail asset disbursements, and trade revenue. Recognized for his leadership, people management, and analytical approach, he excels in building high-performing teams, developing business strategies, and achieving sustainable growth. Vijesh holds an MBA in Marketing & HR from ISBM and a B.Com from M.S. Ramaiah College, Bangalore, and is known for his commitment, adaptability, and client-focused approach in dynamic banking environments.
Malarmaran V
Head of Credit
Malarmaran V is a highly experienced banking professional with nearly 40 years of service, specializing in Development, Human Resources, Credit, and Recovery. Throughout his distinguished career at Canara Bank, he progressed through multiple roles, rising from Officer to Divisional Manager, demonstrating consistent excellence in leadership, operational management, and team development.<br> <br> A Commerce graduate with additional certificate courses in HR and Development, Malarmaran combines strong academic grounding with decades of practical expertise. His experience spans diverse facets of banking, including employee development, credit appraisal, loan recovery, and organizational processes, allowing him to build robust operational and human resource frameworks that drive efficiency and sustainable growth.<br> <br> Renowned for his effective interpersonal skills, sound HR practices, and ability to mentor high-performing teams, Malarmaran has played a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture and nurturing talent across the branches he has managed. His commitment to excellence, strategic vision, and hands-on approach have consistently contributed to achieving business objectives, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering long-term growth in the banking sector.
CS Shobha Basappa Pishe
Company Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
CS Shobha Basappa Pishe is an accomplished Company Secretary and Compliance Officer with over 18 years of extensive experience in secretarial compliance, corporate governance, and financial advisory across diverse industries, including NBFCs, IT, Real Estate, Senior Living, and Stock Broking. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), New Delhi, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Secretaryship (BCS) and an MBA in Finance from the University of Karnataka.<br> <br> She has served as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at Columbia Pacific Communities Private Limited, Shobha ensures adherence to regulatory frameworks including the Companies Act 2013, RBI, FEMA, RERA, and Secretarial Standards. She has successfully managed Board and Committee meetings, drafted complex agreements, overseen POSH and cultural committees, and implemented organization-wide compliance tools.<br> <br> Shobha’s previous roles include Assistant Manager at Conscientia Consultancy and Tata Consultancy Services, where she specialized in corporate compliance, contract management, investment banking operations, and process improvement. She is known for her analytical approach, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented guidance on complex regulatory matters. Her expertise spans corporate governance, FEMA, RPT, CSR, KYC, ECBs, and other statutory compliances, making her a trusted advisor in financial and corporate compliance matters.
Code of Conduct
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines on Fair Practices Code for Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) defining the standards for fair business and corporate practices while dealing with customers, vide Circular number RBI/2006-07/138 DNBS (PD) CC 80/03.10.042/2005-06 dated 28th Sept 2006, and Master Circular RBI/2014-15/34 DNBS (PD) CC No.388/03.10.042/2014-15 dated 1st July, 2014. Nitstone Finserv Pvt Ltd. (herein after referred to as “the Company”) is committed to abide by the said guidelines and has published the Fair Practices Code - FPC in line with the RBI guidelines, aimed to provide effective overview of practices followed by the Company in respect of the facilities and services offered by the Company to its customers. Further, the Company notes to effect appropriate modifications in the FPC as per the directives issued by RBI from time to time. The Fair Practices Code shall apply to all lending activities of the Company. The commitments made in the FPC are applicable under normal operating environment.
Details of Nitstone Finserv’s compliance with the Fair Practice Code can be found in our Fair Practice Code Policy
Obligations of senior financial officers
In addition to Nitstone’s purpose, values and vision and the Fair Practice Code Policy ,the Chief Executive, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer or persons performing similar functions (the ‘Senior Financial Officers’) are subject to and must comply with the following principles:
- Each Senior Financial Officer shall engage in honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships
- Each Senior Financial Officer shall avoid conflicts of interest and shall disclose to the Chairman of the Audit Committee any material transaction or relationship of which they are aware that reasonably could be expected to give rise to such conflict
- Each Senior Financial Officer shall take such measures as appropriate to ensure that Nitstone complies with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations and provides full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that it files with, or submits to, any securities regulatory authority including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and in other public communications it makes
Board responsibilities
The Board aims to promote Nitstone’s long-term success, deliver sustainable value to our shareholders, and promote a culture of openness and debate. Led by the Chairman, the Board sets the Nitstone’s strategy and risk appetite.
The Board of Directors either through itself or by through any Committee thereof shall also provide for periodical review of the compliance of the FPC of the Company and the functioning of the grievances redressal mechanism at various levels of management. This is described in page 26-27 of the Fair Practice Code Policy
As described in page 7 of the RBI Resolution Policy , the Board is to carry out the following activities with regard to resolution plan arrangements:
- To approve the Resolution Policy in order to implement the measures for the customers.
- To ensure that the above instructions are properly communicated down the line in their respective organizations, and clear instructions are issued to their staff regarding their implementation.