Manoj Agarwal Appointed as Group Chief Compliance Officer at Angel One Limited

Mumbai, February 3, 2025: Angel One Limited, a leading FinTech company, has announced the appointment of Manoj Agarwal as the Group Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). With over two decades of experience in compliance, legal, audit, and risk management, Agarwal is set to play a key role in strengthening Angel One’s commitment to regulatory excellence and ethical governance.

A Wealth of Industry Experience​

Manoj Agarwal brings extensive expertise in regulatory compliance and internal control. Before joining Angel One, he served as Chief Compliance Officer at Upstox for nearly three years, overseeing compliance, legal, secretarial, and internal audit functions. Prior to that, he spent 19 years at Kotak Securities, where he held the position of Senior EVP, managing compliance, internal audit, and internal control operations. His career also includes roles at HDFC Securities and Tata Consultancy Services, further solidifying his deep knowledge in compliance and financial operations.

Strategic Role at Angel One​

As Group Chief Compliance Officer, Agarwal will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing compliance frameworks.
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory policies and ethical business practices.
• Identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Representing Angel One in key industry forums, regulatory groups, and broker associations.

His leadership is expected to bolster the company’s regulatory standing and reinforce its operational integrity.

Leadership Endorsement​

Welcoming Agarwal to the team, Dinesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director of Angel One Limited, stated:

“We are thrilled to have Manoj on board. His profound expertise in compliance and governance, combined with his vast industry experience, will be instrumental in strengthening our compliance framework. As we continue our growth journey in an evolving regulatory landscape, his leadership will be key in upholding our commitment to ethical business practices.”

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Agarwal’s Vision​

Expressing his enthusiasm, Manoj Agarwal commented:

“I am excited to join Angel One, a FinTech leader that is not only pioneering technological innovation but also deeply committed to compliance and ethical business practices. I look forward to working with the talented team to enhance our governance framework and uphold the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and regulatory compliance.”

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About Angel One Limited​

Angel One Limited (NSE: ANGELONE, BSE: 543235) is India’s largest listed retail stock broking company based on active NSE clients. The company offers broking, advisory services, margin funding, and third-party financial product distribution via advanced digital platforms. With a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science, Angel One has built multiple digital solutions like:

• Angel One Mobile App
• ARQ Prime – A rule-based recommendation engine.
• SmartAPI – A free-to-integrate API platform.
• Smart Money – An investor education platform.

This strategic appointment is expected to further reinforce Angel One’s market leadership and commitment to regulatory excellence.