BharatPe Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires in Finance and Investment
20th August 2025: BharatPe, India’s leading financial services and UPI payments platform, today announced the appointment of Rajesh C as Head of Finance and Himanshu Nazkani as Head of Investments. These appointments reinforce BharatPe’s commitment to building a future-ready leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth.
As the Head of Finance, Rajesh will lead the overall finance function, treasury and taxation. With over two decades of rich experience across financial planning, business finance, accounting, and regulatory reporting, he brings a strong track record of strategic planning and driving growth strategies. In his new role, he will play a pivotal part in supporting BharatPe’s long-term growth trajectory and driving financial performance. Most recently, Rajesh was Senior Vice President-Finance at SBI Card, and was part of the core team that managed one of India’s largest IPOs. In the past he has been associated with ABN Amro-RBS, and GE Capital. His extensive experience will help strengthen BharatPe’s financial foundation as the company scales new businesses and prepares for its next phase of expansion.
Himanshu Nazkani joins as Head of Investments, where he will be responsible for driving BharatPe’s investment & Insurance strategy, identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities, and building partnerships that accelerate growth across Mutual Fund, Digital Gold, Fixed Deposit & Insurance verticals. With extensive experience across fintech, wealthtech, and venture capital, he brings a proven track record of scaling investment products and driving value creation. Prior to joining BharatPe, Himanshu was Vice President – Strategy at CarDekho Group, where he drove several Group initiatives, including those focused on AI, M&A, value creation, and broader strategic priorities. He has also served as COO of NYE Money setting up wealth-Tech vertical , and held leadership roles at Kristal.ai, Elevar Equity, Religare Global Asset Management.
Nalin Negi, CEO, BharatPe, said “As BharatPe gears up for its next phase of growth, strengthening our leadership bench with seasoned professionals is vital. Rajesh’s deep financial expertise and proven track record in strategic planning and IPO readiness will be instrumental in ensuring a strong financial foundation as we scale. Himanshu’s rich experience in fintech and investments will further bolster our efforts in identifying new opportunities and building long-term growth drivers. I am delighted to welcome both of them to the BharatPe family and look forward to their contributions.”
Rajesh C, Head of Finance, BharatPe, added “BharatPe has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth over the years. I look forward to working with the leadership team to continue the momentum further and and contribute to its exciting growth journey.”
Himanshu Nazkani, Head of Investments, BharatPe, said “BharatPe has built a unique position in India’s fintech landscape by solving real-world problems at scale. With its technology-led approach and strong foundation, the company is poised for exponential growth. I am excited to contribute to this journey by shaping BharatPe’s investment & Insurance strategy and building innovative businesses that deliver long-term value.”