In a move that signals SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited’s focus on sharpening its growth trajectory, the company has named Amit Batra as EVP & Chief Strategy Officer, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment, approved by the board on April 1, 2026 and guided by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, positions Batra at the helm of strategic direction as the payments landscape evolves under rapid digital adoption and regulatory shifts.
Amit Batra brings nearly three decades of leadership across strategy, operations, ESG, and business transformation. Before stepping into his new role at SBI Card, he served as Chief Operating Officer at TransUnion CIBIL India, where he led enterprise transformation focused on sustainable growth and operational resilience. His career also includes stints across SBI Card, GE Capital, Star TV, EQUUS Advertising, Modi Telstra, and the Taj Group of Hotels. An INSEAD alumnus and a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Batra is also a graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, underscoring a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution that SBI Card is hoping to leverage as it navigates a competitive market.
The appointment underlines SBI Cards’ emphasis on strategic leadership to drive growth, product innovation, and disciplined execution in a highly dynamic sector. With Batra’s track record in enterprise transformation and governance-compliant leadership, the company appears aimed at strengthening its strategic planning, partnerships, and customer-centric initiatives while maintaining a steady focus on operational resilience and sustainable growth.