Abhik Sinha has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Arka Fincap Limited (AFL). Previously, he served as SVP and Head – Business HR (Assets), Talent Acquisition (CoE), and HR Transformation at Equitas Small Finance Bank.
During his tenure, he led HR business partnering across asset verticals, supporting workforce growth from 9,000 to over 17,500 employees. He also played a key role in launching new business lines such as Affordable Housing Finance, Credit Cards, and Personal Loans, while driving HR transformation by replacing legacy HRMS systems and implementing streamlined, tech-driven processes.
Sinha brings over 20 years of rich experience across banking, financial services, NBFCs, and the automotive sector. His approach to HR goes beyond traditional practices, he focuses on building workforce ecosystems that fuel business performance and growth. His previous stints include leadership roles at HDFC Bank, SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd., and Tata Motors Finance.
At Arka Fincap, a Kirloskar Group company, Sinha will lead the Human Resources function. Based in Mumbai, Arka Fincap is a digitally enabled, customer-centric, systemically important NBFC offering secured and unsecured financing solutions to MSMEs, SMEs, developers, and corporates.