Shabnam Sinha to chair Airtel Payments Bank from October 1

Shabnam Sinha has been appointed as the next chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank, effective October 1. She will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal, whose term as non-executive chairman concludes on September 30, 2026. Sinha currently serves as an independent director on the bank's board and brings significant leadership experience to the role. She aims to build on the bank's existing growth momentum and broaden digital banking access across India. Her appointment underscores the bank's focus on continued innovation and expansion.