Pavan Kumar Gupta Appointed as MD & CEO of Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
The board of Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (RHDFCL) has approved the appointment of Mr. Pavan Kumar Gupta as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The decision was made following a meeting held by RHDFCL's Board of Directors on June 17, 2026.Mr. Gupta is set to assume the role of MD & CEO effective July 01, 2026. However, his appointment remains subject to the approval of shareholders of RHDFCL, which is expected to be obtained in due course. The Board also approved Mr. Gupta’s joining date as June 25, 2026, during which he will serve as 'MD & CEO designate'.
Religare Enterprises Limited, a parent company, has confirmed the appointment through its step-down subsidiary, RHDFCL.
Profile of Pavan Kumar Gupta
Mr. Pavan Kumar Gupta brings over 30 years of experience in building, scaling, and transforming housing finance and mortgage businesses across India. His professional history includes serving as CEO of Muthoot Housing Finance Company Limited. Prior to this role, he spent 17 years working across Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL), Deutsche Postbank HomeFinance Limited, and BHWBirla HomeFinance Limited.The details regarding his qualifications, experience, and relationship status are provided in the table below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Mr. Pavan Kumar Gupta |
| Appointment Role | Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RHDFCL |
| Effective Date | July 01, 2026 |
| Joining/Designate Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Experience | Over 30 years in housing finance and mortgage businesses across India. |
| Profile Highlights | Previously held senior roles at DHFL, including Business Head, South & West and Head of International Business. He also served as CEO of Muthoot Housing Finance Company Limited. |
| Education and Awards | Chartered Financial Analyst from ICFAI, Hyderabad (All India Rank 1 in Level 3). MBA in Marketing & Finance from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (University Rank 2). Recognised as a Most Admiring BFSI Leader by World BFSI Congress (2022) and ranked among the Top 60 CEOs in India by StartupLanes (2022). |
| Relationship Status | Mr. Gupta is not related to any of the Directors. |
RELIGARE Stock Price Movement
Shares of Religare Enterprises Limited shed value on Thursday, slipping 0.85% to settle at ₹274.43 after a loss of ₹2.37 per share. The stock traded in the session with a total volume of 1.33 million shares.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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