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RBI approves Anup Saha as Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO

2026-10-02 · 2 sources · Mint Markets

In short

The Reserve Bank of India has approved Anup Saha as the new MD-CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank. His term is set to begin on January 1, 2027 and last three years.

Analysts at PL Capital are still upbeat and raised their target price. But the report says concerns remain about loan growth and capital use.

What the reporting says

The Reserve Bank of India approved Anup Saha as the new MD-CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, with his tenure set to start on January 1, 2027 and last three years. The summary also says analysts at PL Capital remain optimistic and raised the target share price, even as concerns remain over loan growth and capital utilisation. What remains unknown is how the stock will react once the transition begins.

Why it matters

The RBI approved Anup Saha as the new MD-CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, with the term due to begin on January 1, 2027 for three years. The summary says Saha joined the bank in January 2026 and currently oversees retail banking, data analytics and marketing. Analysts at PL Capital remain positive and raised the target share price, but concerns over loan growth and capital utilisation remain. The report does not say how the stock has already moved.

Touches: Kotak Mahindra Bank, PL Capital, Banking, Markets, Companies

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