Mahendra Gupte (1931–2017) was an Indian cricket umpire. He was associated with first-class cricket officiating in India during the latter half of the twentieth century.
| Full name | Mahendra Gupte |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 |
| Died | 2017 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricket umpire |
Gupte officiated in Indian domestic cricket, the matches of which are organised under the auspices of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Indian umpires of his generation typically came up through state association panels before being appointed to the national first-class panel that handles tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy.
Match officials such as Gupte form part of the supporting infrastructure of Indian cricket, working alongside players, scorers and administrators to maintain the standards of domestic competition. While individual umpires rarely receive the public attention given to cricketers, their long careers on the first-class circuit contribute to the continuity and credibility of the game.