One MobiKwik Systems Names Navdeep Singh Suri As New Board Chair For Better Governance
One MobiKwik Systems has appointed former diplomat Navdeep Singh Suri as Board Chairman, effective December 17, 2025, replacing co-founder Upasana Taku. Suri, who has been an Independent Director since 2021, brings extensive diplomatic experience including roles as Ambassador to Egypt and UAE. The appointment reinforces governance practices for India's largest digital wallet serving 183.50 million users.

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One MobiKwik Systems Limited has announced significant leadership changes with the appointment of Mr. Navdeep Singh Suri as Chairperson of its Board, effective December 17, 2025. The appointment reflects the company's commitment to stronger governance and long-term institutional maturity as India's largest digital wallet continues its growth trajectory.
Leadership Transition Details
Mr. Suri, who has been associated with MobiKwik since 2021 as an Independent Director, succeeds Ms. Upasana Taku, Executive Director, CFO and Co-Founder of the company. This transition aligns with best practices of corporate governance, ensuring that the Chairperson's role remains distinct from executive management for maintaining independent oversight and effective decision-making.
| Leadership Change: | Details |
|---|---|
| New Chairperson: | Mr. Navdeep Singh Suri |
| DIN: | 08775385 |
| Previous Role: | Non-Executive Independent Director |
| Association Since: | 2021 |
| Replaced: | Ms. Upasana Taku |
| Effective Date: | December 17, 2025 |
Distinguished Career Background
Mr. Suri brings decades of distinguished leadership experience across public policy, diplomacy, governance, and institutional decision-making. A former senior Indian diplomat, he joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1983 and has served in key international assignments including Cairo, Damascus, Washington DC, Dar es Salaam, London, and Johannesburg.
He has held high-profile roles as India's Ambassador to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, High Commissioner to Australia, and Consul General in Johannesburg. In recognition of his contributions, he was conferred the Order of Zayed II - the United Arab Emirates' second-highest civilian honour - by the President of the UAE.
Current Professional Engagements
Mr. Suri has also led the West Africa and Public Diplomacy divisions at the Ministry of External Affairs and is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. He also serves on the boards of several prominent institutions, including SBI Funds International (IFSC) Limited, Hindustan Ports Private Limited, and Hindustan Infralog Private Limited.
| Professional Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Foreign Service Entry: | 1983 |
| Key Diplomatic Posts: | Ambassador to Egypt & UAE, High Commissioner to Australia |
| Recognition: | Order of Zayed II (UAE's second-highest civilian honour) |
| Current Role: | Visiting Fellow, Observer Research Foundation |
| Board Positions: | SBI Funds International, Hindustan Ports, Hindustan Infralog |
Management Commentary
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Bipin Preet Singh, MD, CEO and Co-Founder of MobiKwik, said, "We welcome Mr. Navdeep Singh Suri as Chairperson of the Board. His long association with MobiKwik and experience as an Independent Director will support the Board's role in effective oversight and governance."
Company's Market Position
MobiKwik is India's largest digital wallet with a 19.00% market share of the PPI wallet gross transaction value (GTV) as of September 2025. The company, founded by Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku in 2009, serves 183.50 million registered users and 4.71 million merchants through various payment products including MobiKwik Wallet, UPI, PocketUPI, and Zaakpay payment gateway.
This leadership transition reinforces MobiKwik's commitment towards robust governance, long-term value creation, and building a resilient institution as it continues its journey of scale, innovation, and trust in India's digital payments ecosystem.
Historical Stock Returns for One Mobikwik Systems
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.31% | +1.18% | -2.76% | -3.93% | -61.57% | -55.69% |
















































