Canara Bank has announced important management changes effective May 1, 2026, involving both a key promotion and a retirement at senior levels. The bank communicated these developments to the stock exchanges on May 2, 2026, in accordance with regulatory disclosure requirements.

Management Promotion Details

Shri Arun Kumar Mishra has been promoted from General Manager to Chief General Manager, continuing as Circle Head of Bengaluru Circle. The promotion recognizes his extensive experience and leadership capabilities within the organization.

Professional Background

Mishra brings significant banking experience to his elevated role, having joined Canara Bank on March 9, 1998. His educational background includes a B.Sc (Nursing) degree, complemented by professional certifications in Composite Insurance Certification and JAIIB (Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers).

Throughout his career spanning over two decades, Mishra has gained comprehensive exposure across various organizational levels:

• Head Office assignments
• Circle Office operations
• Regional Office management
• Branch-level operations

Senior Executive Retirement

Simultaneously, Shri Purshottam Chand ceased to be Chief General Manager of the Treasury Wing, Mumbai, effective May 1, 2026, upon attaining superannuation. His departure marks the end of his tenure in the critical treasury operations division.

Regulatory Compliance

The management changes were formally communicated to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited through an official notification dated May 2, 2026. The communication was signed by Santosh Kumar Barik, Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with stock exchange regulations regarding material changes in management personnel.

These leadership transitions reflect the bank's ongoing organizational development and succession planning processes, maintaining continuity in key operational areas while bringing experienced professionals into senior management roles.

Canara Bank has notified stock exchanges regarding the completion of Ms. Nalini Padmanabhan's tenure as Part-time Non-Official Director under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The notification, dated April 10, 2026, marks the end of her one-year term on the bank's Board of Directors.

Director Tenure Details

Ms. Nalini Padmanabhan was re-nominated as Part-time Non-Official Director by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India through notification No. eF.No. 6/1(i)/2024-BO-I dated April 11, 2025. Her appointment was for a period of one year from the date of notification or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Regulatory Compliance

The bank's notification to BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. fulfills its disclosure obligations under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Ms. Padmanabhan ceased to be Part-time Non-Official Director on the Board of the Bank with effect from closure of business hours on April 10, 2026.

Official Communication

The notification was signed by Santosh Kumar Barik, Company Secretary of Canara Bank, and communicated to both major stock exchanges where the bank's shares are listed. The bank trades under scrip code 532483 on BSE and CANBK on NSE. This formal communication ensures transparency and keeps stakeholders informed about changes in the bank's board composition as required by regulatory guidelines.