People, Positions and Obituaries · 27 October 2026

Anup Bagchi Appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank

Exam-focused facts from the 27 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Anup Bagchi assumed office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank on October 27, 2026.
  • He succeeded Sashidhar Jagdishan, whose tenure ended on October 26.
  • The Reserve Bank of India approved his appointment for a three-year term beginning October 27, 2026; his tenure runs until October 26, 2029, subject to shareholder approval.