RBI approves appointment of Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank

RBI approved Rajiv Kumar as HDFC Bank’s part-time chairman for three years, effective July 15, 2026. He is a former Chief Election Commissioner.

RBI approved Rajiv Kumar as HDFC Bank’s part-time chairman for three years, effective July 15, 2026. He is a former Chief Election Commissioner.

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Staff costs across PSU banks increased 22% between financial year 2023 and 2025. However, SBI saw a relatively lower increase of 12%, which Jefferies attributes to more conservative provisioning.