Anil Gupta

Anil is a seasoned global  “C” suite executive, well known to ideate, create and deploy cutting edge technologies in the banking,  telecom & management education sector. In his International career which spans over 30 plus years, he has advised the leadership of Banking Regulators, Commercial bankers, Ministry of Finance and Industry leaders in India and emerging economies on “Financial Inclusion” – brining financial & banking services to the unbanked & underbanked. Amongst his many disruptive ideas that saw commercialization, his biggest recognition was the creation of India’s domestic payment system – Rupay, mobile wallet & the introduction of “Biometrics” as a financial and social identity for Indian citizens, now well known as Aadhar. Anil continues his passion and evangelism in the Digital Lending – Fintech space by successfully building and running NBFCs, Startups in Agri & Fintech. He was instrumental in creating and executing India’s first “Nano Loan” & BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) of a value less than US$ 2. Anil has worked for companies like NIIT, Thales, Net1, Aptoide, True Balance, Jai-Kisan etc in India & overseas. A true academician to his heart, he continues sharing his experience and knowledge as a visiting professor, to some of the best young minds at India’s premier Management & Engineering colleges.