Management ChangeJun 29, 2026, 02:56 PM
HDFC Bank Appoints Rajiv Kumar as Part-time Chairman, Independent Director
AI Summary
HDFC Bank Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Rajiv Kumar as an Additional Director (Independent Director) for a period of four years, effective June 30, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Additionally, he has been approved as the Part-time Chairman of the Bank for three years, pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Mr. Kumar is a seasoned public policy leader and financial services reformer, having previously served as the Finance Secretary of India.
Key Highlights
- Mr. Rajiv Kumar appointed as Additional Director (Independent Director) for 4 years from June 30, 2026.
- Mr. Rajiv Kumar also appointed as Part-time Chairman for 3 years, subject to RBI approval.
- Shareholder approval is required for the Independent Director appointment.
- Mr. Kumar is a former Finance Secretary of India and Ex IAS officer (1984-batch).
- He is recognized for his role in revitalizing India's banking and financial sector from 2017-2020.
- His initiatives included cleaning up public sector bank balance sheets and strengthening regulatory oversight.
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