RBI Approves Re-appointment of C. S. Rajan as Part-Time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Appointment | Dated: 28 Oct 2025

The "Reserve Bank of India (RBI)" approved the re-appointment of "C. S. Rajan" as the "Part-Time Chairman" of "Kotak Mahindra Bank" for a further period from January 1, 2026, to October 21, 2027. Rajan, a retired IAS officer, brings vast experience in public life, governance, and infrastructure to the bank’s leadership.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The RBI approved the re-appointment of C. S. Rajan.
  • He was re-appointed as the Part-Time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
  • His new term runs from January 1, 2026, to October 21, 2027.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Rajan has been serving as Part-Time Chairman since January 1, 2024.
  • His reappointment aligns with the end of his current tenure as an Independent Director.
  • Vast public service experience is valued in the bank's growth phase.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The RBI approved the re-appointment of C. S. Rajan as Part-Time Chairman of which bank?

Correct Answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank

🚀 Quick Recap:

About C. S. Rajan

  • Background: Retired IAS officer (1978 batch), Experience: Governance, Infrastructure, Rural Development.
  • RBI Role: Approving key appointments in private sector banks, Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO: Ashok Vaswani.