Axis Bank Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Change in Director(s) of the company.
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Axis Bank's board has approved the appointment of Neeraj Gambhir as a Whole-time Director (Executive Director) for a 3-year term, effective August 4, 2025 or RBI approval date, whichever is later. Gambhir, aged 52, currently heads Treasury, Markets and Wholesale Banking Products at the bank and brings over 30 years of experience from Nomura, Lehman Brothers, and ICICI Bank. The appointment is subject to shareholder and RBI approval. Separately, Arjun Chowdhry, Group Executive – Affluent Banking, Cards, Payments and Retail Lending, has resigned to pursue an entrepreneurial path and will exit by August 31, 2025. The bank has recorded its appreciation for his contributions.
Internal elevation of an experienced executive to the board signals continuity in treasury and markets leadership, while the departure of a senior retail banking head may create short-term transition risk in the cards and retail lending business. Shareholders should watch for RBI approval timeline and the successor plan for Chowdhry's portfolio.