KESKAR P B

P.B. Keskar serves as Assistant General Manager (Faculty) at State Bank Institute of Rural Banking (SBIRB), bringing a unique combination of agricultural expertise and banking experience spanning 34 years. After completing his post-graduation in Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy (Soil and Water Management), he began his career as a Class II officer in Maharashtra's Horticulture Department before joining State Bank of India. His expertise encompasses export-import finance, commercial credit, SME finance, and specialized agricultural financing, with particular focus on protected area cultivation, minor irrigation, medicinal plantations, high-density fruit orchards, stevia cultivation, and organic farming. His academic credentials include certification in Effective Online Tutoring from Oxford University, RTI certification, CAIIB, and various IIBF certifications. As a recognized expert, he serves as guest faculty at prestigious institutions including NIRD, MANAGE, JNIB of IDBI, and apex training institutes of various banks. His contributions to banking education earned him the Best Faculty award among SBI's Apex Training Institutes. He has designed specialized programs on financing medicinal and aromatic crops, conducting onsite training sessions in Kochi, Dehradun, and Lucknow for banking professionals across institutions.