RBL Bank Re-appoints Mr. Chandan Sinha as Non-Executive Chairman for 2026

Mumbai, February 23, 2026: RBL Bank Limited has announced the re-appointment of Mr. Chandan Sinha (DIN: 06921244) as the Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman of the Bank, following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His second term will commence from 21 May 2026 and continue until 20 May 2029, coinciding with the completion of his tenure as an Independent Director.

The decision was communicated under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the Bank has made the details publicly available on its official website. Mr. Sinha is not subject to any regulatory restrictions or disqualifications under SEBI or other authorities.

Profile of Mr. Chandan Sinha

Mr. Sinha is a seasoned banking professional with over 40 years of experience in the financial services sector. He served as an Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and has held several pivotal roles post-retirement, including:

Interim Director, Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL)
Chief Investment Officer, Postal Life Insurance, Government of India
Director, Indian Institute of Bank Management
Chief Dealer, Securities Trading Corporation of India

He has also served as the RBI nominee director on the boards of major institutions such as State Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, Union Bank of India, ECGC, and Reserve Bank Information Technology Ltd. (ReBIT).

Mr. Sinha holds a Master’s degree in Physics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, an MBA in Finance from Patna University, and is a certified CAIIB professional. He is not related to any other director of RBL Bank.

Strategic Implications

The re-appointment of Mr. Sinha reinforces RBL Bank’s commitment to strong governance, experienced leadership, and strategic oversight. His expertise in banking operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance is expected to guide the Bank through evolving industry challenges and growth opportunities.

RBL Bank’s securities are listed under BSE Scrip Code: 540065 and NSE Trading Symbol: RBLBANK.