Vani N

Vani N. serves as Research Officer at the State Bank Institute of Rural Banking (SBIRB) in Hyderabad, bringing over two decades of diverse banking experience since joining SBI in 1999. Her academic credentials include a Post Graduate degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Manasa Gangothri, Mysuru, complemented by multiple professional certifications from IIBF, TechVidya, Alexis Foundation, Coursera and KoganPage. Her banking career encompasses leadership roles across rural, semi-urban, and urban branches, with notable achievements in agricultural banking and financial inclusion, including recognition for highest self-help group linkages in her module. As a regular contributor to BFSI magazines and SBI publications, she focuses on emerging trends in agriculture, rural development, and government initiatives. Beyond her professional duties, she demonstrates environmental commitment through active participation in tree planting and Swachatha Abhiyan initiatives, while her research at SBIRB contributes to developing comprehensive training programs in agricultural finance and rural banking.