The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced the appointment of Ashwini Choudhary as InCharge – Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), further fortifying its commitment to secure, resilient, and trusted digital payments infrastructure in India.
With over two decades of professional experience, Choudhary has held senior leadership positions in governance, risk strategy, and information security. His career includes a distinguished tenure in the Indian Army’s Cyber Security division, where he played a pivotal role in safeguarding critical systems and building advanced cyber defence capabilities.
In his new role at NPCI, Choudhary will lead the organisation’s Information Security GRC initiatives, driving compliance excellence, strengthening organisational resilience, and reinforcing trust across NPCI’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem. He will oversee governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and regulatory compliance, ensuring NPCI continues to set industry benchmarks in secure digital transactions.
“We are delighted to welcome Ashwini to NPCI. His deep expertise and leadership in cyber security and governance will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our security posture and deliver on our vision of building scalable, inclusive, and secure payment solutions for India,” said [NPCI Spokesperson / Senior Executive Name & Designation].
Commenting on his appointment, Ashwini Choudhary said, “It is an honour to join NPCI at a time when digital payments are shaping India’s economic transformation. I look forward to contributing towards strengthening NPCI’s governance and risk management capabilities, and ensuring trust remains at the core of our digital journey.”
NPCI has been at the forefront of India’s digital payments revolution, powering platforms like UPI, RuPay, and FASTag, and its focus on governance, risk, and compliance is integral to supporting a secure and inclusive financial ecosystem.
About NPCI
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. Founded in 2008, NPCI has played a critical role in transforming the country’s digital payment landscape through innovative solutions like UPI, RuPay, and AePS, driving financial inclusion and enabling a cashless economy.
