NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has appointed Gaurav Kochhar as Chief of Business.
In his new role, Kochhar will oversee merchant acquisition, business development and strategic engagement with banks, fintech companies and ecosystem partners to expand the adoption of NBSL’s products and services.
Kochhar brings more than two decades of experience spanning banking, digital payments, fintech and telecommunications. Before joining NBSL, he headed the UPI, Digital Payments and API Banking business at ICICI Bank. Over the course of his career, he has also held leadership roles at HDFC Bank, Vodafone and Spice Communications.
Commenting on the appointment, Lalitha Nataraj, MD & CEO, NBSL, said, “Gaurav’s deep understanding of the digital payments landscape, combined with his extensive experience in building partnerships and scaling businesses, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. As digital payments continue to evolve, his expertise will help strengthen our ecosystem, accelerate innovation and expand the reach of NBSL’s offerings. We are delighted to welcome Gaurav to NBSL.”
