New Delhi, 27th October: DJT Microfinance, an RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company – Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) providing financial services to low-income households, has appointed Sunil Sharma as National Head – Risk Control Unit (RCU), Vigilance and Audit reinforcing its focus on strong governance, fraud prevention and operational resilience. In his new role, Sunil Sharma will lead risk control, vigilance and audit initiatives across the company’s operations, supporting responsible and sustainable growth.
Sharma brings over 22 years of experience in banking and financial services, including more than 19 years at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he held national-level responsibilities in risk control and fraud risk management. His expertise spans pre-and post-disbursement controls, fraud detection and prevention, process improvement and technology-enabled risk management.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Avinash Kumar, COO, DJT Microfinance, said, “As we expand our reach and strengthen our operations, robust risk management and effective governance remain central to our growth strategy. Sunil’s extensive experience in risk control and fraud prevention will help us further strengthen our internal controls, enhance accountability and build a more resilient operating framework.”
Sunil Sharma, National Head – RCU, Vigilance & Audit, DJT Microfinance, said, “I look forward to strengthening the organisation’s risk management and audit framework through proactive risk identification, effective controls and greater process discipline. My focus will be on building a strong culture of vigilance and accountability that safeguards business integrity while supporting responsible and sustainable growth.”
The appointment reinforces DJT Microfinance’s focus on strengthening institutional governance, improving risk oversight and supporting sustainable business growth.
About DJT Microfinance:
DJT Microfinance is an RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company – Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) focused on providing financial services to low-income households, with a particular focus on empowering women to become self-employed in underserved and rural areas. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Noida, the company offers collateral-free microfinance and other financial solutions designed to support inclusive economic participation. DJT Microfinance is present across seven states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam and West Bengal.
