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Manoj Rawat

Agriculture | Banking | Finance | Sustainability, Financial Services

Manoj Rawat | Agriculture and Rural banking, Sustainable finance, Rural transformation, and Climate Innovation.

Manoj Rawat's Bio:

With nearly three decades of leadership experience across agriculture and rural banking, microfinance, MSME finance, sustainable development, and climate finance, Manoj Rawat works at the intersection of finance, policy, and sustainability. He has held senior leadership positions at NABARD, Fullerton India, RBL Bank, and ValueFin India (as MD & CEO), where he contributed to the design of inclusive credit models, the scaling of rural and MSME finance, and the development of climate-aligned financial frameworks that drive sustainable growth. An alumnus of the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, where he earned a B.Tech (Gold Medal) and M.E., Manoj also holds an MBA in Finance and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). He has further completed an Executive Leadership Certificate Program from Cornell University, USA, strengthening his global perspective on strategy and sustainability. Through his Strategic Advisory and Consultancy Practice, Manoj now focuses on advisory, mentoring, and policy engagement, helping institutions and stakeholders enhance rural finance systems, foster MSME growth, and advance sustainable and climate-resilient development pathways. | https://www.manojrawat.com

Manoj Rawat's Experience:

  • Senior Agriculture, Rural Banking & Finance Leader | Strategic Advisor & Consultant – Climate Finance, MSME & ESG | Sustainable Development | Author – Carbon Credit Guide at Strategic Advisory Practice

    January 2025 - Present | Mumbai , India

    Senior-level professional with nearly 30 years of experience across agriculture and rural banking, MSME finance, sustainable development, and climate finance. I work with institutions, corporates, and think tanks on strategies that connect financial inclusion, business growth, and sustainability.

  • Director and CEO at ValueFin India

    January 2018 - January 2025 | Mumbai

    Built and managed the Lending business in Agri Value Chain Rural, MSME and Priority Sector lending for the company. Worked to enable credit delivery for renewable energy and climate finance. Undertook initiatives in ESG and Sustainable Livelihood development.

  • Group Executive Vice President and Head, Agriculture, Rural and Priority Sector Banking at RBL Bank

    July 2012 - December 2017 | Mumbai , India

    1. Was responsible for setting up, building and scaling the Agribusiness, Agri-Processing, Warehousing, Commodity business. Worked across Agri Value chain across various states. 2. Hands-on demonstrated experience in Agriculture & Rural banking including Commodity finance, Warehousing, Agri-processing, Agri-MSME credit and Climate Change 3. Was Key Management Professional & Management Committee of Organization.

  • 5 years as Vice President, Rural and Microfinance business at Fullerton India

    March 2008 - July 2012

    Vice President - Rural and Micro Finance Business since March 2008 with Fullerton India Credit Company Limited, Mumbai- A leading NBFC and wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, Singapore Key work areas 1.Development of Policies for Rural Finance and MicroFinance 2. Development of Rural and Microfinance Products. 3. Risk Management in Rural banking and Microfinance 4. Strategic Initiatives on Financial Inclusion, Rural and Agribusiness banking 5. Rural Business Development

  • 12 years in various Managerial Roles in Rural, Agribusiness & Priority Sector Banking at NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

    June 1996 - March 2008

    1. More than decade experience in Institutional Finance for Rural areas which include Rural Retail finance planning and management, Product Development and Credit and Risk Management. 2. Developmental professional with knowledge of policies and practices for Agriculture Credit Development besides critical insight into the social and institutional factors governing the successful implementation of the rural sector projects. 3. Hands-on experience of working with Government, National & International Development financial institutions, Public & Private Sector organization and NGOs, beside various commercial and co-operative banks 4. Worked with NABARD in various Capacities on many important projects working in Rural Infrastructure, Agribusiness Finance, Rural Institutional Development, Investment credit Management, Potential Linked Planning and Sectoral Business and Credit Plans 5. Have handled Rural and agribusiness advisory services, Prioity Sector Financial services and Rural and Agriculture Banking

  • Scientist & Engineer at Space application centre, ISRO at Indian Space Research Organisation

    May 1995 - June 1996 | Ahmedabad, India

    Started my career as Scientist & Engineer with Prestigious Space Application Center, ISRO, Ahmedabad, India

Manoj Rawat's Education:

  • Cornell University, New York, USA

    2018 – 2018
    Executive Leadership Certificate
    Concentration: Business Administration and Management
    Activities: Executive Leadership Certificate Program- Change Management, Strategic Decision Making, Leading Organisation Change, Collaborative Teams and Quality Service & Excellence

  • B.Tech, M.E, MBA, CAIIB

    1989 – 1995
    B.Tech, ME, MBA, CAIIB

  • Central School, Lansdowne

    1987 – 1989
    High School
    Concentration: Science, Maths & English

Manoj Rawat's Interests & Activities:

Manoj’s interests lie at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and policy innovation. He is passionate about advancing climate finance, ESG integration, and sustainable development frameworks that align rural and MSME finance with broader net-zero and green-growth goals. He actively engages in exploring carbon markets, renewable energy finance, digital credit ecosystems, and climate-resilient livelihoods, aiming to bridge the gap between policy intent and on-ground execution. As the author of Carbon Credit: A Beginner’s Guide – Demystifying the Carbon Economy, Manoj promotes carbon literacy and public understanding of climate economics through writing, outreach, and speaking engagements. Beyond his professional pursuits, Manoj is committed to mentoring young professionals, supporting thought leadership in inclusive growth, and contributing to national and global dialogues on sustainable finance, rural transformation, and the low-carbon transition.




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