Sidharatha Mishra set to take charge as ICICI Life chief
In short
ICICI Life Insurance Ltd is set to be led by Sidharatha Mishra after Anup Bagchi resigned as MD and CEO. The resignation came after HDFC Bank announced Bagchi’s appointment as MD and CEO, effective October 13, 2026.
The report does not say when Mishra will formally start or whether there is a handover plan. The main issue is the leadership change at the insurer.
What the reporting says
ICICI Life Insurance Ltd is set to have Sidharatha Mishra take charge as its chief, following the resignation of Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO. BusinessLine said Bagchi resigned after HDFC Bank announced his appointment as MD and CEO, effective October 13, 2026. The reporting does not state when Mishra will formally assume the role or whether the insurer has announced a transition timeline.
Why it matters
ICICI Life Insurance Ltd is preparing for Sidharatha Mishra to take charge after the resignation of Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO. BusinessStandard said Bagchi’s exit followed HDFC Bank’s announcement of his appointment as MD and CEO there, effective October 13, 2026. The available reporting does not specify Mishra’s start date or the transition arrangement at the insurer.