REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · INDIA
RBI approves interim HDFC chairman
Change
The Reserve Bank of India approved Keki Mistry as interim part-time chairman of HDFC Bank for a three-month term beginning March 19, 2026, and recorded no material concerns regarding the bank’s conduct or governance.
Why it matters
Keki Mistry was approved as interim part-time chairman for a three-month period starting March 19, 2026. The RBI identified HDFC Bank as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank and described it as having strong financials, a professionally run board, and a competent management team. The RBI’s periodical assessment recorded no material concerns on the bank’s conduct or governance and noted the bank remains well-capitalised with adequate liquidity. The RBI stated it will continue to engage with the bank’s board and management on the way forward.
Implications
- · An approved interim chair will occupy the part-time chairman role from March 19, 2026, through June 18, 2026.
- · Regulatory oversight remains active through continued RBI engagement with the bank’s board and management.
- · Regulatory records will reflect no material governance or conduct concerns from the periodical assessment.
Who is affected
- · HDFC Bank board directors
- · HDFC Bank senior management
- · Interim part-time chairman (Keki Mistry)
- · RBI supervisory team
What to watch
- · Interim appointment effective March 19, 2026
- · Three-month interim term ends June 18, 2026
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