{
  "id": 4768404,
  "title": "HDFC Bank CEO race: Who can succeed Jagdishan?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/hdfc-bank-ceo-race-who-can-succeed-jagdishan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:05:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/hdfc-bank-ceo-race-who-could-be-in-the-running-to-succeed-sashidhar-jagdishan-successor/articleshow/133660068.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HDFC Bank is in the process of replacing its CEO, Sashidhar Jagdishan, who has decided not to continue in the role. The bank is expected to engage an executive search firm this week to identify a successor. The timing of this succession is crucial for the bank, which is seeking to restore investor confidence and improve performance.\n\nSeveral internal candidates are being considered for the top job. Kaizad Bharucha, a veteran of HDFC Bank with over three decades of experience, is seen as a strong internal contender. He oversees both retail and wholesale banking as deputy managing director. However, his tenure as a whole-time director since 2014 could be limited by RBI regulations which cap the continuous tenure of a CEO or whole-time director at 15 years.\n\nV. Srinivasa Rangan, an executive director overseeing various departments including human resources and legal, is another potential candidate. However, his age may restrict his tenure due to the RBI's upper age limit of 70.\n\nJimmy Tata, HDFC Bank's chief credit officer, is also a potential internal candidate. With over 30 years of service across corporate banking and risk, he has extensive knowledge of the bank's operations.\n\nExternally, Dinesh Khara, the former chairman of State Bank of India, is among the names being considered. His experience managing a large balance sheet at India's largest lender could be an asset. However, his appointment could complicate the transition due to regulatory concerns.\n\nAmitabh Chaudhry, who has been at the helm of Axis Bank since 2019 and oversaw significant acquisitions, is another external candidate. His experience running a large private-sector bank could make him particularly relevant.\n\nAnup Bagchi, CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, and Rajiv Sabharwal, CEO of Tata Capital, are also potential contenders. Bagchi brings a diverse background in banking, capital markets, and insurance, while Sabharwal has extensive experience in financial services spanning private equity and managing a diversified financial services business. Lastly, Vibha Padalkar, CEO of HDFC Life Insurance, could provide another internal option with her extensive experience across financial services.",
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}