Dr. AK Panda takes charge as Director (Finance), SAIL
Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda took charge as Director (Finance) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on April 30, 2025. Dr. Panda began his career at SAIL in 1992 as a Management Trainee. During his career, Dr. Panda has worked in various capacities across various Plants and Units of SAIL. Widely regarded for his financial & technical knowledge and proactive approach, his expertise spans financial accounting, costing & budgeting, business planning, treasury operations, taxation and strategic management. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Panda has played a pivotal role in strengthening SAIL’s financial position, spearheading key initiatives including deleveraging efforts, cost optimization, rail pricing strategy, fixed asset sales policy, tax optimization, E-invoicing implementation and introducing digital invoicing across SAIL units to enhance transparency and efficiency among others.
Gautam Singh assumes charge as CGM, NABARD
Gautam Singh has taken over as the Chief General Manager (CGM) of NABARD, Jharkhand Regional Office. With a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades in NABARD, Singh brings with him vast experience and deep insights in rural development, financial inclusion, and agricultural innovation. He has served in various key positions at NABARD’s Head Office in Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh Regional Office in Lucknow, Madhya Pradesh Regional Office in Bhopal and held the role of District Development Manager (DDM) in Munger (Bihar). During his tenure in Madhya Pradesh, he led several impactful initiatives aimed at rural uplift.
Home Credit India Launches Summer Brand Campaign
Home Credit India, a leading consumer finance company, has launched its latest brand campaign - ‘Upgrade Karein Life Ke Scenes’. Aimed at the aspirational needs of consumers, the campaign highlights the ease and convenience of the brand’s affordable, fast, tech-enabled and flexible financial solutions for home appliances. The new campaign is live across digital platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
