HDFC Bank gets RBI nod for Rajiv Kumar as Part-time Chairman for 3 years
HDFC Bank Limited announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mr. Rajiv Kumar as Part-time Chairman. The appointment is for a period of three years, effective July 15, 2026. Mr. Keki Mistry, who served as Interim Part-time Chairman, will continue as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
The appointment of a chairman is a significant governance event for a bank, impacting its leadership and strategic oversight, hence a medium impact.
The appointment of a new chairman with RBI approval is a positive development for the bank's governance and strategic direction.
HDFC Bank Limited has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the appointment of Mr. Rajiv Kumar as the Part-time Chairman of the Bank. This approval was communicated by the RBI on July 15, 2026. Mr. Kumar's appointment is effective from July 15, 2026, and will be for a tenure of three years, in accordance with Section 10B(1A)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The Bank expressed its gratitude to Mr. Keki Mistry for his contributions as the Interim Part-time Chairman. Mr. Mistry will continue to serve as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of the Bank.
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