Keki M. Mistry Appointed Interim Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank

Mumbai, March 18, 2026 – Mr. Keki M. Mistry, aged 70, has been appointed as the interim Part-time Chairman of HDFC Bank Limited (NSE: HDFCBANK, BSE: 500180) following the resignation of Mr. Atanu Chakraborty. Mr. Mistry brings over four decades of rich experience in banking, financial services, and corporate governance.

Professional Background and Expertise

Prior to HDFC Bank’s amalgamation with Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC Limited) on July 1, 2023, Mr. Mistry served as the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Limited. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he is widely recognized as a stalwart in India’s financial services sector.

Mr. Mistry has been instrumental in shaping policies and governance frameworks across capital markets and banking. He currently holds several key positions:

• Chairman, Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) constituted by SEBI.

• Co-Chair, B20 [South Africa 2025] Task Force on Integrity & Compliance.

• Member, SEBI Expert Committee on ease of doing business and harmonisation of SEBI regulations; chairs Working Group 1.

• Chairman, Governance Committee of Corporate Debt Market Development Fund of SBI Fund Management Ltd.

• Chair, FICCI Capital Markets Committee – specialized sub-group on Debt.

• Member, Standing Committee on Primary Markets constituted by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Corporate Board Memberships

Mr. Mistry serves on the boards of leading companies in insurance, IT, shipping, and investment sectors:

• HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited

• HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited

• Tata Consultancy Services Limited

• HDFC Capital Advisors Limited

• The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited

• KATB Consultant Private Limited

• Brookprop Management Services Private Limited

• Flipkart Private Limited, Singapore

Additionally, he acts as an advisor for PwC India, Axis Mutual Fund, and serves as a Strategic Advisor to Cyrus Poonawalla Group’s financial services ventures.

Key Highlights

• Renowned for expertise in banking, insurance, capital markets, and corporate governance.

• Over four decades of experience across Indian and international financial services.

• No full-time position held in any other company, ensuring dedicated focus on HDFC Bank leadership.

Mr. Mistry’s appointment is expected to bring continuity, strategic oversight, and strong governance to HDFC Bank during the interim period.