Sohan Lal Commodity Management Ltd. (SLCM) has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Deepika Aggarwal as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of its wholly owned NBFC subsidiary, Kissandhan Agri Financial Services, as the agri-focused lender scales a loan book of over ₹3,400 crore across India.

In her new role, Deepika will lead Kissandhan’s enterprise-wide risk management framework, with a focus on credit quality, governance, compliance, and sustainable lending practices, aligned with the company’s growth strategy.

Commenting on the appointment, Sandeep Sabharwal, Group CEO, SLCM, said Deepika’s deep expertise across banking and NBFC ecosystems would be critical in strengthening governance as Kissandhan expands financial inclusion for farmers, FPOs, and agri-entrepreneurs.

With over 18 years of experience, Deepika brings strong credentials in credit risk, regulatory compliance, and governance. An MBA from NIT Allahabad, she holds JAIIB, CAIIB, and KYC/AML certifications. Her prior roles include leadership positions at Shivalik Small Finance Bank, Reliance Capital, and Karnataka Bank.

Kissandhan currently serves 7,00,000+ farmers, supports 129 FPOs, and operates across 245 locations, reinforcing its role as a key growth engine for SLCM.