Capital Small Finance Bank names Rachna Dikshit part-time chairperson
- Rachna Dikshit appointed Part Time Chairperson effective January 30, 2027
- Joseph Conrad Agnelo D'souza appointed Additional Director effective September 28, 2026
- Appointments subject to RBI and shareholder approvals
- Both directors have no shareholding in the bank

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Capital Small Finance Bank Limited appointed Rachna Dikshit as its Part Time Chairperson effective January 30, 2027. The appointment is for a period of three years, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the bank's shareholders.
The board also approved the appointment of Joseph Conrad Agnelo D'souza as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director. His tenure begins immediately on September 28, 2026, for a period of five years. This appointment requires shareholder approval within three months of the board meeting.
Leadership profiles
Dikshit currently serves as an Independent Director at the bank since June 26, 2023. She holds a bachelor's degree in arts from Lucknow University and a master's degree from the University of Allahabad. A certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, she previously served as Chief General Manager at the RBI. Her prior roles included Regional Director for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, as well as General Manager positions in Financial Inclusion and Banking Regulation departments.
D'souza brings over four decades of experience in banking and financial services. He holds a Master's Degree in Commerce, a Master's Degree in Business Administration, and a Diploma in Financial Management. He is also a Senior Executive Programme graduate of the London Business School. Previously, he held leadership roles at HDFC Limited, including Chief Investor Relations Officer and Treasurer, overseeing strategy, treasury, and corporate planning for over 39 years.
Governance and compliance
Both appointees are not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority. Neither holds any shareholding in the bank. There are no inter-se relationships between either appointee and other directors of the bank. The appointments were made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Capital Small Finance Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.90% | +0.47% | -2.73% | +26.87% | -0.71% | -35.59% |
How might Rachna Dikshit's former role as an RBI Chief General Manager influence Capital Small Finance Bank's regulatory compliance strategy and risk management framework?
What strategic shifts in treasury management or investor relations can be expected from Joseph Conrad Agnelo D'souza given his 39-year tenure at HDFC Limited?
Will the combined expertise of the new leadership team enable the bank to accelerate its transition from a small finance bank to a universal bank status?
































