HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra appoint IIT-IIM alumni as new chief executives

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Two prominent Indian private banks have named new chief executive officers. HDFC Bank appointed Anup Engineer, while Kotak Mahindra Bank named Anup Singh. Both incoming leaders are alumni of the prestigious IIT and IIM institutions. These appointments are part of planned leadership transitions at the financial institutions.

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