
NPCI Appoints Vishal Kanvaty to Lead AI & Blockchain Arm NTSL
As UPI processes ₹31.53 lakh crore in October 2026, NPCI has formally appointed Vishal Kanvaty to lead its dedicated technology subsidiary, NTSL. The new arm will drive AI, blockchain, and global capability centre services beyond payments.

JM Financial Hires Ex-TCS Exec Chaitanya Mallapur for Corporate PR
Chaitanya Mallapur joins JM Financial as Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications. The former TCS executive arrives as the financial group navigates recent RBI and SEBI hurdles while managing public relations for massive IPO deals.

IDFC FIRST Elevates Hardik Thaker to CISO Ahead of Strict RBI Rules
IDFC FIRST Bank appointed Hardik Thaker as Chief Information Security Officer. He succeeds Nitin Chauhan, who exits in April 2027. The move comes as the RBI enforces strict new cyber rules requiring CISOs to operate independently of IT teams.

Motilal Oswal Elevates Suresh Shukla to Wealth Management CEO
Suresh Shukla, a 30-year industry veteran, takes over Motilal Oswal's Wealth Management business. He succeeds Ajay Menon, who departs to launch a new venture, amid a sweeping leadership restructuring across the financial services group.

Karnataka Bank Promotes 4 Executives to CGM & GM Amid Tech Pivot
Karnataka Bank elevates four veteran executives to CGM and GM roles. Discover how these internal promotions, alongside a new CTO and record Q2 FY27 profits, signal a major technology, risk, and regulatory compliance pivot for the lender.

Vivek Kannan Takes Charge as Hinduja Housing Finance CEO; ₹15,937 Crore AUM Sets the Stage for His Next Leadership Chapter
Former Chief Operating Officer Vivek Kannan steps into the CEO position as Hinduja Housing Finance navigates expanding mortgage demand, changing lending dynamics and the need to balance portfolio growth with financial discipline.

DJT Microfinance Appoints Sunil Sharma as National Head of Risk Control, Vigilance and Audit
Former Kotak Mahindra Bank executive brings over 22 years of experience as the NBFC-MFI strengthens its focus on fraud prevention, operational oversight and responsible lending.

Hamsaz Vasunia Wadhwani Joins Vastu Housing Finance as CHRO as Lender Expands Across India
With more than 25 years of experience, including a decade leading HR at DCB Bank, Wadhwani returns to an in-house leadership role at a housing finance company operating 246 branches across 17 states.

IndusInd Securities Appoints Rajeev R. Srivastava as CEO
Rajeev R. Srivastava takes charge of IndusInd Securities following its rebranding from Reliance Securities. The Hinduja Group-backed firm is betting on AI-driven research and its banking ties to challenge India’s top discount brokers.

IndusInd General Insurance Appoints Sharad Mathur as MD & CEO
Former Universal Sompo chief Sharad Mathur brings three decades of experience to IndusInd General Insurance, with a mandate covering digital innovation, stronger distribution and profitable growth.

Arijit Chatterjee Joins Fino Payments Bank as Head of Credit Risk Ahead of Small Finance Bank Transition
Writing Arijit Chatterjee takes charge of credit risk at Fino Payments Bank as the lender prepares for its small finance bank transition following RBI's in-principle approval.

LIC Independent Directors: Why 5 Banking, RBI & IAS Legends Just Joined India’s Insurer Titan!
India’s largest life insurer has officially revamped its board. Top experts from the RBI, Federal Bank, Exim Bank, IAS, and fintech sectors are moving in. Here is why this major shift changes everything for policyholders and investors.

Subramaniam T Appointed Navi Mutual Fund CEO: What Changes for Investors?
Subramaniam T succeeds Aditya Mulki as CEO of Navi AMC from October 7, 2026. The leadership change comes as India's mutual fund industry reaches ₹87.08 lakh crore in assets, raising fresh questions about competition.

Conrad D’Souza Joins Capital SFB Board as Bank Sharpens Governance for Next Growth Phase
Former HDFC veteran’s appointment brings treasury, capital markets and institution-building experience to Capital Small Finance Bank as it expands its lending footprint beyond its traditional markets.

N Ramaswamy Narayanan Set to Lead Bajaj Finserv Reinsurance Business: Report
Former GIC Re chief N Ramaswamy Narayanan is expected to lead Bajaj Finserv’s planned reinsurance business as the financial services group prepares to enter India’s expanding domestic reinsurance market, subject to regulatory approvals.

Srikant Nagulapalli, Anand Singh Get Key Finance Ministry Roles Ahead of Budget 2027–28
Srikant Nagulapalli and Anand Singh have been appointed Additional Secretaries in two key Finance Ministry departments. The appointments come as Budget 2027–28 preparations begin and the new Finance Commission cycle moves into implementation.

Kinjal Shah Appointed CDSL CTO as Demat Scale Expands
CDSL has appointed Kinjal Shah as Chief Technology Officer as India's depository ecosystem moves deeper into population-scale digital infrastructure.

Generali Central Life Insurance Appoints Saddam Hossain as Chief Risk Officer
Generali Central Life Insurance strengthens its risk governance, appointing industry veteran Saddam Hossain to lead enterprise solvency, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness under IRDAI's evolving landscape.

Former NSE Regulatory Chief Ankit Sharma Joins NSDL Governing Board
National Securities Depository Limited has appointed Ankit Sharma as Executive Director, Vertical 2, for five years from September 21, 2026. Sharma, formerly Chief Regulatory Officer at NSE, will oversee compliance, risk management and more.

Vishal Wadhwa Elevated to Senior VP – Brand & Digital Marketing at SBI Card
The elevation expands Wadhwa’s mandate beyond brand communication and research to digital marketing at a time when SBI Card is seeing stronger digital acquisition, rising online spends and growing UPI usage on RuPay credit cards.

Aye Finance Strengthens Tech Leadership With Nishit Shrivastava as CTO
Aye Finance has named Nishit Shrivastava as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Succeeding Jinu Joseph, the former Muthoot Fincorp executive will steer cloud scale, AI, and digital lending for the debt-listed NBFC.

Bakthavatsalu Kannan Named CDO at Repco Home Finance Amid ₹5,000 Crore FY27 Disbursement Target
The leadership change comes as Repco Home Finance focuses on higher disbursements, branch expansion beyond Tamil Nadu and improvement in asset quality during FY27.

Aryaman Financial Services Appoints Anjali Gorsia as Company Secretary
Aryaman Financial Services Limited has appointed Anjali Gorsia as its new Company Secretary. The move strengthens the firm's compliance framework across its merchant banking and NBFC lending operations.

Jimmy Tata Named HDFC Bank Executive Director; RBI Approval Awaited
HDFC Bank elevates veteran banker Jimmy Tata to Whole-Time Director, designated Executive Director, as the lender strengthens its top leadership amid CEO succession, evolving credit-risk requirements & upcoming RBI Expected Credit Loss framework