Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Ashwani Kumar
Jindal
Independent Director
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Mr. Parveen Kumar Gupta
Chairman (Independent Director)
Mr. Gupta has vast experience in the financial services sector of over 43 years. He retired as Managing
Director from State Bank of India (“SBI”). During his stint with SBI group, he looked after retail
banking, digital banking, risk and compliance functions, treasury, international banking, investment
banking and private equity. He was also nominated by SBI on the Boards of various subsidiaries of the
Bank as a nominee director. He is currently part-time Non-Executive Chairman of National Securities
Depository Limited and of Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited. He is also an
Independent Director on the Boards of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited, Bank of India Investment
Managers Private Limited, India Shelter Finance Corporation Limited and Protium Finance Limited. He
has also been appointed as member of the Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Management,
Raipur. Mr. Gupta is a former Chairman of Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI). He
holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Guru Nanak Dev University and is an associate member
of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He is also a certified associate of the Indian Institute
of Bankers. He was a member of the expert committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,
headed by Mr. U.K. Sinha, former Chairman of the SEBI, constituted by RBI.
Mr.Amardeep Singh Samra
Managing Director
Mr. Amardeep Singh Samra is a seasoned financial services professional with over three decades of
experience, including more than 15 years at the helm of Midland Microfin Limited. An early advocate
of financial inclusion, he pioneered the microfinance model in Punjab and subsequently led Midland’s
expansion across multiple states, helping shape the Company into a technologyenabled NBFC-MFI
with a growing national presence. Since joining Midland in 2010, Mr. Samra has been central to the
Company’s growth and institutional development. His leadership has focused on building a strong
management team, strengthening governance and risk frameworks, and embedding responsible
lending practices across the organisation. He has also championed the use of technology to improve
operational efficiency and credit discipline, including the introduction of centralised credit
sanctioning, digital and cashless disbursements, and centralised credit risk monitoring. With
experience spanning finance, marketing and administration, Mr. Samra brings a broad perspective to
Midland’s long-term strategy. His approach combines measured growth with strong governance,
customer protection and technology-led innovation, with a continued focus on building a resilient and
scalable institution. Mr. Samra has also contributed to the wider microfinance ecosystem through his
association with the Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), the industry association and Self-
Regulatory Organisation for India’s microfinance sector. He has previously served as a coordinator for
the Punjab & Haryana Finance Companies Association (PHFCA), contributing to industry engagement
and dialogue at the
regional level. Beyond his professional interests, Mr. Samra is passionate about photography, art and
architecture. His work has featured in regional and international photography exhibitions, and he is a
member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the Bombay Natural History Society
(BNHS). An avid runner and cyclist, he regularly participates in marathons and cycling events. He is
also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Punjab Chapter.
Mr. Santokh Singh Chhokar
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Santokh Singh Chhokar graduated in medical and social sciences from the University of London
and subsequently completed the Law Society’s Post Graduate Diploma in Law and passed the Law
Society’s Finals with honours in 1992. While at university, he was involved in student union
activities and was elected president of the National Union of Asian Students two years in succession.
Since 1994, Mr Chhokar has been a senior partner at Chhokar & Co Solicitors, which is based in the
United Kingdom, with associate offices in the United Arab Emirates. He is an accredited Will Writer
registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Mr Chhokar is a longstanding member
of the Solicitors’ Family Law Association and the International Bar Association. Mr Chhokar has
extensive knowledge and experience in business matters generally and SMEs in particular. Mr
Chhokar has served as Honorary Treasurer and President of the Middlesex Law Society. He takes an
active interest and participates in community affairs. Mr Chhokar has served as Chairman of the
Trustees of the Sikh Missionary Society (UK) and General Secretary of the India Association and the
Sikh Forum International. He has acted as a legal adviser to various charities and as a governor of
several schools. Mr Chhokar has a long track record of involvement in local government, having
served as Chairman of South Bucks District Council for two years. On Buckinghamshire Council he
served as a Councillor and as Chairman of Denham, Gerrards Cross and Chalfonts Community Board.
In recognition of this service he has been elected Honorary Alderman of Buckinghamshire Council.
Mr Chhokar’s Family has been settled in the United Kingdom since 1950’s but has retained a strong
and enduring relationship with India. Mr Chhokar is active in supporting his family’s philanthropic
projects and initiatives (including women empowerment, sports and education) in the United
Kingdom, India and United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Sachin Kamath
Nominee Director
Mr. Sachin Kamath is a global asset manager with over four decades of experience managing equity
investments across a diverse range of sectors and stages of business growth. He is a founding
member of Kitara Capital, a prominent global equity investment firm with offices across India, Oman
& UAE. At Kitara, he focuses on a sectoragnostic approach to identifying and investing in Indian
businesses – both listed and unlisted. Prior to establishing Kitara Capital, Mr. Kamath worked at ICICI
Bank Limited, post which he held roles across investments and strategy across India and Oman,
including serving as the Chief Investment Officer of the Ajit Khimji Group of Companies. He is a
Chartered Accountant by qualification.
Mr. Shant Gupta
Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Shant Kumar Gupta brings over 30 years of experience in corporate governance, business
leadership and strategic management, with significant exposure to the NBFC sector. He currently
serves as the Managing Director of Hamco Ispat Private Limited, a company engaged in the
manufacturing and trading of iron, steel and hand tools. He holds a postgraduate degree in Economics
and has extensive experience across general business operations and finance functions.
Mr. Gupta is also the Founder and Chairman of Hamco Charitable Trust, a non-governmental
organisation focused on providing free computer education to underprivileged
and needy students. He was previously associated with the Company as an Independent Director,
bringing valuable institutional knowledge and experience to the Board. His extensive experience
further strengthens the Board's collective expertise in financial discipline, strategic planning, risk
management and corporate governance, which are critical to the effective governance and
sustainable growth of a NBFC.
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal
Independent Director
Mr. Ashwani Kumar Jindal is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
and a practicing Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of rich professional experience. He
possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in NBFC audits, RBI-related matters, Income Tax and
GST litigation, and regulatory and financial matters. He has served as the Central Statutory Auditor of
Amritsar Central Co-operative Bank for several years, gaining significant experience in the banking
and financial services sector. Mr. Jindal has been actively associated with the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India and has served as a Co-opted Member of various Central Committees of ICAI
since 2016, including the Internal Audit Standards Board, Committee for Members in Industry &
Business, and the Board of Studies (Academic & Operations). He is presently serving as a Co-opted
Member of the Board of Studies (Operations) of ICAI. He has also made significant contributions to
the profession at the regional level. He served as Chairman of the Jalandhar Branch of NIRC of ICAI in
2006, 2009 and 2013–14.
Mr. Jindal is a Founder Member and General Secretary of the Chartered Accountants Association and
also serves as the General Secretary of the Income Tax & GST Bar, Jalandhar. Through his professional
and institutional engagements, he has been actively contributing to the advancement of the
Chartered Accountancy profession and the broader areas of taxation, audit, banking and financial services.