The Executive Chairman Of The Company Has 23 To 24 Years Of Progressive Management Experience In The Finance Field. He Has Been Associated With The Company Since Inception As A Promoter & Responsible For The Overall Working Of The Company And Is Instrumental In Making Strategic Decisions For The Company & His Strategic Direction Leads To Achieve SBI Excellence Award In 2010. He Is An Expert In Assessing Problem Situations To Identify Causes, Gather And Process Relevant Information, Generate Possible Solutions, And Make Recommendations And Resolve The Problem.
JLG Loan - Joint Liability Group is a group of 5-20 people (Women) of the same village or locality of homogenous nature and of the same socioeconomic background who mutually come together to form a group for the purpose of availing loan without any collateral.
A bank/NBFC can finance a JLG in two ways, either financing to a group directly or to an individual in the group. In both cases, all members of a JLG are responsible for repaying the loan amount. JLG serves as an important tool for augmenting flow of credit to landless farmers cultivating land as tenant farmers, oral lessees, share croppers and small/marginal farmers and other poor individuals for taking up farm, off farm and non-farm activities.
Our Individual Micro Loans help integrate the underserved and unserved segments with our loan services. These loans are designed to provide solutions to the underprivileged who don’t have access to formal credit so that the to meet your diverse needs.
Our objective is to boost their efforts to gain financial independence and help them fulfil all their aspirations. We truly believe that their dream is our dream and their goal is ours and the fulfilment of their aspirations is our motivation to excel.
Chairman cum Managing Director B.Sc, M.C.A
The Executive Chairman of the Company has 23 to 24 years of progressive management experience in the finance field. He has been associated with the Company since inception as a promoter & responsible for the overall working of the Company and is instrumental in making strategic decisions for the Company & his strategic direction leads to achieve SBI excellence award in 2010. He is an expert in assessing problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and resolve the problem.
A NBFC that started in the magnificent land of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1995 with a sole mission to empower rural Indian minds with a range of financial services is today one of the leading providers of MFI Loans in the state with over 199 branches and more than 1906 employees working every day to enable the rural population to succeed and grow, we are striving to make a change in the society.
Having focused to serve the underprivileged who live in remote villages and who don’t have access to formal credit, Digamber Finance choose to lend a helping hand to ambitious entrepreneurs who aspire to achieve big in life.
Today with a strong presence in 9 states and over 90 districts, and giving smiles to over 1 million happy faces Digamber Finance offers a wide range of microfinance solutions like agricultural loans, small business loans, dairy farm loans etc.
We are a customer-centric organization and take every step to understand the customer and act on that understanding. This is proved by the fact that we were the first NBFC in the industry to opt for 100% digital disbursement in 2014.
The technological integration across the board has helped us reduce the overall turnaround time (TAT), provide real-time analytical data, enhance productivity, and help improve monitoring and control, in addition to other benefits.
From the past to the present, Digamber Finance commits to being socially responsible and focusing on health, education, financial literacy, gender equality, and the Swachh Bharat Mission. Apart from this, the organization actively participates in spreading social awareness in its operational areas.
Digamber Finance believes that its employees are the connecting forces between institutions and the people who are underserved by traditional banks without whom the company's vision cannot be fulfilled. Our emphasis is on the personal and professional development of our team members so that they never stop learning and growing in their roles.
"Empower the no credit access poor with financial support at an affordable cost and in a transparent manner while achieving acceptable returns on our investments."
Access to financial institutions, including credit and all the opportunities it offers, is necessary for rural India. They require options within those systems so they can manage their finances in accordance with their needs, wants, and obligations. We want to make financial freedom a human right and encourage rural India to control their finances and be active participants in their own financial life.
We strive to be a responsible and a reliable financial partner in our quest to accomplish our vision.
At Digamber Finance, we are open, fair, and transparent in our interactions with our customers and promoters, and we provide relevant information at all times. We also protect the confidentiality of our business information and exercise discretion when sharing information with others.
All our customers and employees, irrespective of their region, religion, caste, or relationship with our existing customers, employees, or any other, are treated equally at Digamber Finance. We believe that our practice encourages diversity, freedom of choice, and expression for our staff and consumers.
Digamber Finance is proud to do its business with dignity and diligence, providing the best financial solutions to our customers, promoters, and employees in all transparency and accordance with all existing rules and regulations. At Digamber Finance, we follow a rigorous code of conduct and these core values are at the heart of every decision we make.
Chairman cum Managing Director
The Executive Chairman and Founder of Digamber Finance, Mr. Rajiv Jain, has around 30 years of progressive managerial experience in the financial industry. Since the company's establishment, he has been a promoter and is in charge of its overall operation. He plays a key role in the company's strategic decision-making, and it is his strategic guidance that the company won the SBI Excellence Award in 2010. An expert in analysing problematic situations, he is always filled with positivity, enthusiasm, zeal, compassion and pragmatism. His great leadership skills and clear vision has aided the business to grow leaps and bounds.
Whole Time Director cum CFO
Mr. Amit Jain, a co-founder of the business, has 30 years of experience in retail finance. His capacity for adaptability, versatility, and tolerance in a changing work environment while preserving effectiveness and efficiency has been a key factor in the organisation's success.
To accomplish the objectives of the organisation, he primarily builds and maintains strong working connections with all the stakeholders. Additionally, his curiosity and enthusiasm for using new technology propel the business towards digitalization and makes it stand out from the competition. He participates actively in MIFOS projects (USA) and also serves as an advisor to the development of the RuPie app, "a brand of Wepact Technologies Pvt Ltd," which will help MIFOS produce world-class portfolio management software.
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Nayan Ambali is the CEO and Founder at Finflux. Before Finflux, he was a co-founder at RuPie. RuPie was a branchless micro-finance institute, offering loans to urban semi-skilled workers and small business owners.
Prior to joining Intuit, Nayan served as the key product lead for the knowledge portal at Ogilvy & Mather and was in charge of developing Truffles, a knowledge management portal and blogging platform for all of the company's knowledge.
Nayan has over 2 decades of total experience and his areas of focus and experience is banking, lending, financial inclusion, strategy, general management, business operations, product development, and product marketing,
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Jatin Chhabra, a non-executive director of the organisation, is a 41-year-old project manager now employed by a healthcare sansthan. His primary activity is the installation of various plants, such as solar defluoridation and RO plants, in diverse regions, making him an expert in the analysis of rural and semi-rural areas. He actively participates in creating the company's strategic plan and vision for supporting water and sanitation.
Nominee Director-SIDBI
Mr. Shashank holds a B.Com degree from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur and PGDBA (Finance) from Institute for Technology and Management, Bangalore.
He has around 2 decades of professional experience. Prior to joining SIDBI in the year 2008, he has also worked with DBS Bank Ltd, New Delhi. Presently, he is posted in Mumbai office of SIDBI, taking care of NBFC cases sourcing, sanction, disbursements etc. He had earlier set up a new Branch and headed the same at SIDBI, Mehsana. He holds expertise in the field of MSME lending and large corporate lending.
Presently he works as Assistant General Manager in SIDBI.
Independent Director
A B.Com expert with an engineering background; a gold medalist in law with extensive experience working with banks in high-profile top management positions. With 40+ years of experience and a specialisation in finance and credit, Mr. Jain is analytical, proactive and resourceful asset to the board.
Effective communication and negotiation skills, as well as strategic planning abilities, has enabled him to deliver satisfactory results for both customers and the institutions where he has worked in solo positions or as part of a team, allowing him to build a proven track record. He has experience in a variety of banking functions. He is responsible for bringing objectivity to the board's oversight function and improving its effectiveness.
Independent Director
Ms. Amita Gill holds M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D in Higher Energy Physics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
She began working for the government in 1981. She worked for the GoR (Government of Rajasthan) in various capacities, including Project Officer (PO), Project Director (PD), Officer on Special Duty (OSD), and Director, Special Secretary to the Government of Rajasthan. In February 2017, she retired as Principal from Pandit Nawalkishore Sharma Govt. PG College, Dausa.
She also received the highest state award for outstanding service on January 26th, 2013.
She dealt with major areas such as research and development, science communication and popularisation, entrepreneurship development, remote sensing, technology transfer, and intellectual property rights during her tenure at the Department of Science and Technology.
She has provided technical and financial support to various projects for the socio economic upliftment of rural areas, including assistance to self-help groups of women, such as training for vermicomposting, spirulina production, cut flower cultivation technology, and so on.
She has extensive experience in science and technology, as well as analysis of rural and semi-rural areas.
Vice President
Mr. Virendra Kumar Bhargaw holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce. He has been with the company since 2012 and has over 16 years of work experience. He is responsible for all business operations. Regular updating and timely implementation of operational policies according to market scenarios and business needs is his core activity. He has more than a decade of experience in the microfinance sector.
Vice President
Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Jangid holds a master’s degree in commerce. He is responsible for the overall management of the company and also oversees MIS and Treasury matters. In addition to the same, he also plays a vital role in formulating strategies related to the company's business operations and IT implementation. He has data and technology acumen and is responsible for business development and profitable collections. He has over 10 years of experience in the microfinance sector.
Senior Zonal Head
Mr. Pawan Sharma holds a master’s degree in marketing. He is responsible for laying down all plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company's sales goals. He is in charge of the smooth functioning of all the branches in Northern parts of India. He has around 12 years of experience in Banking & Finance Industry.
Prior to this, he was Cluster Head in Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society.
Zonal Head
Mr. Vivek Yadav holds a bachelor’s degree in arts. With more than 16 years of work experience, he is responsible for laying down plans and implementing strategic sales plans that helps the company to expand its customer base and ensure its strong presence. He is in charge of the smooth functioning of all the branches across Central & Western parts of India.
He has also worked with companies like SKS Microfinance and Fullerton India Credit Company Limited.
Assistant Head - Accounts
Mr. Naman Mehta is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is pursuing diploma in IFRS from ACCA UK (United Kingdom). He holds expertise in the domain of Accounts, Audit and Taxation and holds more than 6 years of post-qualification experience in these domains. He is responsible for preparation of accounting and financial data along with overseeing taxation related issues. He also plays an active role in vendor management and Digitization & Process Enhancements for the company.
He had previously worked with MNCs like Ernst & Young and Mazars.
Assistant Head - Finance
Mr. Shashank Y Kumar is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is pursuing diploma in IFRS from ACCA UK (United Kingdom). He has more than 5 years of post-qualification experience and is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of a company, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflow. He acts as a point of communication for lenders and investors on behalf of the company.
Assistant Head – Branch Audit
Mr. Srikant Bohara holds a post graduate degree in commerce along with a LLB degree. He currently leads the company's internal audit function with a detailed approach that enables cost efficiency and operational excellence.
Prior to this, he has worked with Priyanka Group and Tata Group.
Assistant Head - Credit
Ms. Preeti Verma holds a bachelor’s degree in arts. She has been associated with Digamber Finance since 2014 and holds expertise in the credit Underwriting & Administration. She is responsible for complete underwriting, risk assessment & policy design and has more than 10 years of experience in Credit Underwriting.
She has previously worked with Fullerton India Credit Company Limited
Company Secretary
Ms. Neha Agarwal, a qualified Company Secretary, has been associated with the company since 2014. She is in-charge of the overall statutory compliances and her core activities include liasioning with various authorities as well as lenders on all compliance related matters.
Senior Manager - HR
Ms. Kamini plays a vital role in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and initiatives. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company’s HR department. She ensures regular formulation of training programs to ensure the learning and development of employees is supported and long term succession planning is achieved.
Manager - MIS
Mr. Jugal Jangid holds a post graduate degree in commerce. He has been associated with the company since 2014 and is an integral part of the MIS team. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization's information systems and above all plans and leads all MIS operations, technology, and services.