Shri K. Paul Thomas, MD and CEO of ESAF Small Finance Bank, has been recognized as the winner in the Financial Inclusion category at the prestigious IBA 20th Annual Banking Technology Conference, Expo & Citations.

The award was presented by Shri T. Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, on January 24, 2025, in Mumbai, and was received on the behalf of Shri K Paul Thomas by Shri Gireesh C.P., EVP, along with Shri Lijith Jose, Vertical Head of Regional Marketing.