City Union Bank Appoints R. Vijay Anandh as Managing Director and CEO
City Union Bank Limited has officially appointed Shri. R. Vijay Anandh as Managing Director and CEO effective May 1, 2026, for a three-year term. The 51-year-old banking veteran brings 28 years of retail banking experience, having previously served as Executive Director at the bank and Group Executive Vice President at RBL Bank.

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City Union Bank Limited has officially announced the appointment of Shri. R. Vijay Anandh as the Managing Director and CEO of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment has been made in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations 2015, with the bank confirming that Anandh has taken charge of his new role.
Appointment Details and Regulatory Compliance
The appointment is for a period of three years commencing from May 1, 2026. The bank has disclosed the appointment details as required under Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Regulations, read with SEBI Master Circular No: HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The bank has confirmed that Anandh is not debarred from holding the position of Director by any order from SEBI or other regulatory authorities.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment Date: | May 1, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | 3 years |
| DIN Number: | 09656376 |
| Age: | 51 years |
| Qualifications: | B.Sc. Computer Science, MBA |
Professional Background and Experience
Anandh, aged 51 years, is a qualified B.Sc. in Computer Science and holds an MBA degree. He brings extensive experience spanning 28 years in retail banking, with particular expertise in retail credit underwriting, retail risk management, policy formulation, fraud control, litigation, and debt management. His career progression within City Union Bank has been significant, joining as Executive President in March 2024 and subsequently being appointed as Executive Director in June 2024.
In his previous roles at the bank, he has supervised and provided strategic direction across multiple key areas including advances, business MSE and jewel loans, retail and cards business, operations, customer experience, human resources, compliance, risk management, information technology, and data and business analytics.
Career Journey and Leadership Roles
Prior to joining City Union Bank, Anandh served as Group Executive Vice President and Business Head - Retail Assets at RBL Bank. He was among the first batch of employees to join RBL Bank (formerly Ratnakar Bank Limited) in 2011, where he played an instrumental role in building the bank from its foundation and facilitating its transformation into a modern private sector bank with robust retail and rural presence.
| Organization: | Position | Period |
|---|---|---|
| RBL Bank: | Group Executive Vice President & Business Head - Retail Assets | 2011-2024 |
| Barclays Finance: | National Head – Secured Lending, Head – Recoveries & Legal Services, Zonal Head – South India | December 2006 to February 2011 |
| ICICI Bank: | Regional Business Manager (Chief Manager Band II) – Personal Loans | September 2000 to December 2006 |
| Transamerica Apple Distribution Finance Limited: | Executive – Credit (Consumer Loans) | March 1999 to September 2000 |
| Weizmann Limited: | Executive – Credit | August 1997 to February 1999 |
The appointment follows earlier intimations to the exchanges dated February 9, 2026, and April 6, 2026. The bank has disclosed that there are no relationships between directors that require reporting under the SEBI regulations. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Venkataramanan S signed the official regulatory filing announcing the appointment.
Historical Stock Returns for City Union Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.54% | -0.30% | -7.50% | -4.88% | +27.96% | +41.71% |
What strategic initiatives might Anandh implement to leverage his retail banking expertise and drive City Union Bank's growth over the next three years?
How could Anandh's experience in digital transformation at RBL Bank influence City Union Bank's technology modernization plans?
Will City Union Bank expand its retail credit portfolio and rural presence under Anandh's leadership given his track record in these areas?


































