The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has appointed Sohini Rajola as its Executive Director – Growth, marking a strategic move to bolster the organisation’s leadership amid India’s rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.
With over two decades of experience in banking and payments, Rajola brings expertise to her new role. She will be responsible for driving the adoption of NPCI’s payment solutions, leading product enhancement initiatives aligned with strategic goals and managing strategic alliances with banking institutions, fintech companies, government authorities and regulatory bodies.
Dilip Asbe, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCI, expressed confidence in Rajola’s appointment, stating, “Sohini brings with her a wealth of experience in the payments and digital banking space. Her expertise will be invaluable in leading forward-thinking initiatives and driving innovative technical solutions to address both current and future market demands.” citeturn0search6
Prior to joining NPCI, Rajola served as the Asia-Pacific Regional Head at Western Union, where she oversaw operations across India, South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. She also held significant roles at Axis Bank, including Head of Digital Banking and Cards, contributing to the bank’s digital transformation efforts.
