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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
Mrs. Kamna Raj Aggarwalla is one of the youngest women entrepreneurs to pave the way for GDPA Fasteners’ entry into exports as a Managing Partner. She has a dynamic personality with vast experience in the corporate world and devotes a lot of time to social work. Mrs Aggarwalla is a Member of the Advisory Board of the Government of Punjab for Small Scale Industries. She is also the Regional Chairperson of the Northern Region Engineering Export Promotion Council of India. She is a past Chairperson of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Punjab and is also a member of the board of CII Northern Region. Apart from this, she is also a Convener for the Education and Skilling Panel of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Punjab and is on the Board of Punjab Technical University. Mrs Aggarwala is a Brilliant Orator and an excellent motivational speaker. She is a certified Empowerment Life Coach & Master Spirit Life Coach and also a founding member of Coach Grab Services Pvt. Ltd. She is a member of the District Child Welfare Council, Jalandhar. She is a founder of “Edumust”, a non-profit NGO with the motive of providing a conducive learning environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure in schools for rural and slum children. (An initiative along the lines of the ‘Smart School Programme’ of the Government of India.). Four schools are in the Edumust ambit at present. She has set an example for many to follow.
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 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