Former SBI deputy MD Sunil Srivastava joins Harvesting Inc’s advisory board

KOLKATA: Silicon Valley-based Harvesting Inc has announced the joining of Sunil Srivasatva, former deputy managing director of State Bank of India in its advisory board. Srivastava joins pro-bono to extend his advice to to the fintech company for its India expansion and global strategy.

Srivastava was at the helm of the corporate accounts group at SBI. He served as deputy managing director of corporate strategies and new businesses at State Bank of India since May 2014 and served as its chief general manager of Kolkata. Srivastava joined State Bank of India as a probationary officer in 1980.

Harvesting Inc rolled out its India operation since April this year. “India is undoubtedly the most important market for us because the agriculture base here is strong. Srivastava’s deep understanding of Indian banking system and lending specifically, will be a big boost to Harvesting’s growth plans in India,” says Ruchit Garg, CEO, Harvesting.


Harvesting is currently in the process of building its India team and has undertaken a series of pilot projects with financial institutions here.