Sohini Rajola has taken on the role of Executive Director – Growth at the National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI). This appointment signifies an important milestone in NPCI’s quest to enhance its digital payments infrastructure. Rajola brings over 20 years of financial services expertise, including senior leadership positions at Western Union and Axis Bank, positioning her as a valuable asset to NPCI. Her focus will include accelerating the adoption of UPI, building strategic partnerships with banks, fintech organizations, and regulators, and driving digital transformation across the payments ecosystem.
Before joining NPCI, Rajola held the position of Asia-Pacific Regional Head at Western Union and played key roles at Axis Bank, such as Head of Digital Banking and Head of Cards & Merchant Acquiring. Her global experience spans regions like India, the USA, China, and the Middle East, with strengths in business development, innovation, and go-to-market strategies. Rajola’s leadership is poised to bolster NPCI’s market presence and support the widespread adoption of its products, particularly as UPI continues its impressive growth trajectory.
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