IDBI Bank Appoints Abhijit Chakravorty & Ketan Vikamsey as Independent Directors
IDBI Bank appointed Shri Abhijit Chakravorty and Shri Ketan Vikamsey as Independent Directors. Both will serve a consecutive 2-year term. Chakravorty's term began May 19, 2026, and Vikamsey's began June 26, 2026. Profiles were submitted April 30, 2026.
Changes in board composition, especially to independent directorships, are significant for corporate governance and strategic oversight, thus having a medium impact.
The announcement pertains to routine board appointments and does not inherently carry positive or negative financial implications for the bank.
IDBI Bank Limited has announced a significant change in its Board of Directors following its 22nd Annual General Meeting held on July 21, 2026.
Shri Abhijit Chakravorty, who was serving as an Additional Director, has been appointed as an Independent Director. This appointment is not liable to retirement by rotation and is in accordance with Sections 149(4), (10) & (11) and 152(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Section 10A(2A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and Article 116(1)(vi) of the Bank's Articles of Association. He will hold this office for a consecutive term of 2 years, commencing from May 19, 2026.
Similarly, Shri Ketan Vikamsey, also an Additional Director, has been appointed as an Independent Director under similar terms and conditions. His tenure will also be for a consecutive term of 2 years, commencing from June 26, 2026.
The bank had previously submitted the brief profiles of both Shri Abhijit Chakravoty and Shri Ketan Vikamsey to the Stock Exchanges on April 30, 2026, at the time of their initial appointment as Additional Directors. This intimation is made in compliance with Regulations 30 & 51 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
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