HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan not seeking reappointment, to retire in October: Report | Business News

HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire in October and will not seek reappointment, the bank said in a regulatory filing.The bank's board will fast-track the selection and appointment of Jagdishan's successor as MD and CEO, and complete the process "well within time", according to the filing.Also Read | HDFC Bank fines 3 top executives in MSRDC caseThe bank said Jagdishan conveyed his decision to the Board, which took note of his communication at a meeting held on Saturday. Despite the Board's persuasion, Jagdishan reiterated his decision not to seek reappointment."We hereby inform that Sashidhar Jagdishan has conveyed today, his decision to not seek his re-appointment as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO) of the Bank," the bank said."Despite persuasion, Mr. Jagdishan reiterated his decision to not seek reappointment. Accordingly, he shall retire from the services of the Bank upon the close of business hours on October 26, 2026," it added.The Board also appreciated Jagdishan's commitment, leadership and contribution to the bank's growth and stability, as well as his role in the successful completion of one of the largest mergers in corporate India.HDFC faced investor scrutinyHDFC Bank has faced investor scrutiny since mid-March, when its former chairman Atanu Chakraborty abruptly resigned, saying practices at the bank were not in line with his "personal ethics". An external legal review completed last month found no evidence to substantiate the governance concerns he had raised.A bank spokesperson had no immediate response when contacted by Reuters for comment from HDFC Bank and Jagdishan regarding the additional inquiry, which has not been previously reported.During a post-earnings call on Saturday, HDFC Bank management said the CEO succession process remained a "work in progress".HDFC Bank's board is yet to approve its recommendation to reappoint Jagdishan, whose term ends in October. RBI rules require a bank board to apply for the reappointment of a CEO or submit fresh names for the position six months before the chief executive's term ends.In a rare comment in March, the RBI said that based on its periodic assessments, there were "no material concerns on record as regards its conduct or governance".