
Management Change29 Jun 2026, 08:30 pm
HDFC Bank Appoints Rajiv Kumar as Part-time Chairman & Independent Director
AI Summary
HDFC Bank announced the appointment of Mr. Rajiv Kumar as Part-time Chairman and Additional (Independent) Director. The Board of Directors approved his appointment as an Additional Director (Independent Director) for a period of 4 years, effective June 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. His appointment as Part-time Chairman is for 3 years, subject to RBI approval. Mr. Kumar, a former Finance Secretary, is recognized for his reforms in the financial services sector. The bank's 32nd Annual General Meeting on August 5, 2026, will include resolutions for these appointments.
Key Highlights
- Rajiv Kumar appointed Part-time Chairman and Independent Director.
- Independent Director role for 4 years, subject to shareholder nod.
- Part-time Chairman role for 3 years, pending RBI approval.
- Kumar is a former Finance Secretary known for financial sector reforms.
- Appointments to be voted on at the August 5, 2026 AGM.
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