Rajesh Narain Gupta

has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Corporation for a period of 5 years with effect from August 2, 2021, subject to the approval of members. Mr. Gupta is a member of the Stakeholder Relationship Committee of Directors. He is enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India since 1988(D/433/88). He is the Managing Partner of SNG & Partners, a full-service law firm, having a presence in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Singapore. He is an advisor to a number of leading foreign and Indian Banks, Financial Institutions, Corporate and Industrial Houses, and Real Estate players. He has been a pioneer in India in Succession & Estate Planning. He was retained by the Banking Industry on implementation of the (SARFAESI) Act, 2002, and has advised NeSL with setting up of First Utilities Services under the Indian Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. He was a special invitee by the Indian Banks Association and the Reserve Bank of India in connection with the amendment of The Banking Regulation Act, 1949. He authored and revised several books on banking laws and practices and has contributed legal research papers that have been published by leading dailies, law journals, and reputed publications in India and abroad. He is also a part of the advisory boards of leading companies, AIFs, and NGOs. Mr. Gupta is recognized amongst the “Top Managing Partners” in the Legal Powerlist 2020 announced by Forbes India on 31st March 2021. He is also recognized as a “Legal Icon” amongst the ‘2020 A-List Lawyers and Legal Icons!’ by India Business Law Journal and as “Lawyer of the Year – Private Client” in the Indian Legal Awards, 2020-21 presented by Legal Era.

Mr. Rajesh N. Gupta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from M. D. University, Haryana. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, business operations, consumer behavior, sales and marketing, information technology and cyber security, corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in Banking and Finance, commercial laws, private client practice, Corporate and transactional matters including litigation and the real estate sector.