Dr. Haragopal Yandra completed his graduation from Agricultural College, Bapatla followed by a Doctorate from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Additionally, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Finance) from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. Dr. Yandra began his career at NABARD in 1996 as an officer, where he has since gained extensive experience across various departments and locations in India. His work spans multiple areas, including farm and off-farm sector development, climate change, refinance, risk management, and supervision, all pertinent to NABARD’s operations. His expertise in horticulture has been instrumental in providing valuable insights for preparation of unit costs for investment activities, large-scale project financing and other technical areas requiring specialized technical knowledge. Dr. Yandra has also played a key role in NABARD’s refinance business, which supports banks in providing low-cost funds for agricultural and rural development activities. He has also been associated with subsidiaries of NABARD and has marked his participation in various State and Central level technical and banking committees. Dr. Y Haragopal took charge as the Managing Director of the company with effect from August 14, 2026.