Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the Part-time Chairman and Additional Independent Director of HDFC Bank on June 30, 2026, for a three-year term, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A former Finance Secretary of India, he played a key role in the consolidation of 10 Public Sector Banks into four entities and later served as the Chief Election Commissioner during the 2024 General Election. He succeeded Atanu Chakraborty after the interim tenure of Keki Mistry. His appointment reflects HDFC Bank's focus on experienced leadership and strong corporate governance.