HDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman.
The bank's board approved his appointment as an Additional (Independent) Director for four years, effective June 30, 2026. Kumar's three-year term as Chairman awaits RBI approval, with shareholder consent also needed for his director role. This move concludes the bank's extensive search for a permanent leader.
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