Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Karthikeyan Manickam has been appointed as the Chairman of ESAF Small Finance Bank, bringing with him decades of experience in India’s public sector banking system. A former Executive Director of Bank of India, he has deep expertise in banking operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, credit monitoring, and human resource management. His previous board-level roles across banking, asset management, and insurance institutions add to his leadership credentials. As Chairman, he is expected to provide strategic guidance, ensure strong corporate governance, and support long-term sustainability, which is crucial for small finance banks focused on financial inclusion and stability.