Vikas Sharma
About Vikas Sharma
Vikas Sharma serves as the DVP and Zonal Head North at IndusInd Bank, with a background in agriculture and banking spanning over a decade. He has held various positions at Axis Bank and has advanced degrees in agriculture and management.
Work at IndusInd Bank
Vikas Sharma currently holds the position of DVP & Zonal Head North - RCU at IndusInd Bank, a role he has occupied since 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing the bank's operations in the northern region of India, specifically in Chandigarh. With a focus on rural credit units, he plays a crucial role in managing and developing strategies to enhance the bank's agricultural financing and rural lending services.
Previous Experience at AXIS BANK LTD.
Prior to his tenure at IndusInd Bank, Vikas Sharma worked at AXIS BANK LTD. for several years in various capacities. His roles included Commodity Credit Officer, Commodity Monitoring & Verification Officer, and Retail Agri Risk Officer. He also served as Regional Head of the Fraud Control Unit for Rural/Retail Lending. His experience at AXIS BANK spanned from 2008 to 2015, allowing him to gain extensive knowledge in agricultural advances and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Sharma has a strong educational background in agriculture and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture from Chaudhry Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. He further pursued a Master's degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding and an MBA from Symbiosis, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. His educational qualifications span over two decades, equipping him with expertise in agricultural sciences and financial management.
Background in Agriculture and Banking
Vikas Sharma's career reflects a blend of agriculture and banking expertise. His foundational knowledge in agriculture, combined with his extensive experience in the banking sector, particularly in agricultural financing, positions him as a knowledgeable professional in rural credit and commodity business. His work has focused on enhancing financial services for the agricultural sector, contributing to the development of rural economies.