Guwahati, Jun 22 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Monday said G Ramesh Kumar has taken charge as its Chief General Manager of the Assam unit.

Kumar assumed the responsibility from Loken Das with immediate effect, NABARD said in a statement.

"An accomplished banking professional, G Ramesh Kumar brings over 30 years of extensive experience in banking and finance, with a strong focus on rural and development banking as well as project and corporate debt financing," it said.

Before his current posting in Assam, he led the Business Operations vertical of NABARD for more than four years, contributing significantly to the growth and strengthening of various banks and financial institutions, it added.

Kumar has previously served as Chief Financial Officer of NABSAMRUDDHI Finance, a subsidiary of NABARD, and as Vice President of NABCONS, the bank's consultancy arm wherein he handled and executed various national and international consultancy assignments. PTI TR RBT

Banking leadership appointment at NABARD brings an experienced executive to head its Assam unit with immediate effect. NABARD appointed G Ramesh Kumar as Chief General Manager of its Assam unit with immediate effect, replacing Loken Das. He has over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, including rural and development banking, project and corporate debt financing, and prior leadership roles within NABARD and its subsidiaries.