Axis Bank Limited has informed the Exchange about change in Management
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Axis Bank's Board has approved the appointment of Neeraj Gambhir as a Whole-time Director (designated Executive Director) for a period of three years, effective from August 4, 2025 or the RBI approval date, whichever is later. The appointment is subject to shareholder and RBI approval. Gambhir, 52, has been with Axis Bank since May 2020 as Group Executive – Treasury, Markets and Wholesale Banking Products, and brings over 30 years of experience across Nomura, Lehman Brothers, and ICICI Bank. In a separate change, Arjun Chowdhry, Group Executive – Affluent Banking, Cards, Payments and Retail Lending, has resigned to pursue an entrepreneurial path, with his last working day being August 31, 2025. The Bank has recorded its appreciation for his contribution.
The internal elevation of a seasoned banker to the Board strengthens Axis Bank's leadership bench and continuity in the wholesale banking and treasury franchise. The exit of a senior management head overseeing affluent banking and retail lending may cause short-term uncertainty in those segments, but is unlikely to materially affect the stock given the planned transition.