UGRO Capital Announces Senior Management Change: Satyabrata Mohapatra Appointed as Chief Operations Officer
UGRO Capital Limited announced the resignation of Sharad Agarwal as Chief Operations & Technology Officer and the appointment of Satyabrata Mohapatra as Chief Operations Officer, both effective May 5, 2026. Mohapatra, who has over four years of experience with the company and 20 years of overall work experience, was previously serving as Head - Operations and Customer Service. The changes were disclosed under Regulation 30 and 51 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

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UGRO Capital Limited has announced a change in its senior management, disclosing the resignation of Mr. Sharad Agarwal as Chief Operations & Technology Officer and the appointment of Mr. Satyabrata Mohapatra as Chief Operations Officer, both effective May 5, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and 51 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Leadership Transition Details
The key changes in senior management are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Mr. Satyabrata Mohapatra | Mr. Sharad Agarwal |
|---|---|---|
| Change Type: | Appointment as Chief Operations Officer | Resignation as Chief Operations & Technology Officer |
| Effective Date: | May 5, 2026 | May 5, 2026 (cessation as per contract/company's policy) |
Mr. Agarwal, in his resignation letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, stated that he is pursuing an alternate career opportunity. He confirmed that he will serve his notice period as per the contract/company's policy and will ensure a smooth transition and handover of the function.
Profile of the Incoming Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Satyabrata Mohapatra has been with UGRO Capital for over four years, serving as Head - Operations and Customer Service prior to this appointment. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in building and scaling the Operations and Customer Service functions. He has managed a broad range of operational areas, including:
- Branch Operations
- Central Operations
- Co-lending Operations
- Treasury Operations
- P&A/SCF Operations
- Audit
Before joining UGRO Capital, Mr. Mohapatra served as Central Head - Retail Asset Operations at Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd. He brings 20 years of work experience to his new role. Mr. Mohapatra holds an Advanced Diploma in Networking & Software from NIIT Hyderabad and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.
Regulatory Disclosure
The intimation was signed by Satish Kumar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of UGRO Capital, and has been uploaded on the company's website. The disclosure includes the details required under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/CFD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/123 dated July 13, 2023, pertaining to changes in senior management.
Historical Stock Returns for UGRO Capital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.15% | +1.49% | +23.72% | -37.85% | -35.27% | -1.48% |
How might the separation of the Chief Operations and Technology Officer role into a standalone COO position signal a shift in UGRO Capital's strategic priorities for technology versus operations?
Will UGRO Capital appoint a dedicated Chief Technology Officer to fill the technology leadership gap left by Mr. Agarwal's departure, and how could this impact its data-driven lending model?
How could Mr. Mohapatra's background in retail asset operations at Aditya Birla Housing Finance influence UGRO Capital's approach to its co-lending and SME financing operations?


































