Federal Bank appoints Virat Sunil Diwanji as Executive Director
- Federal Bank appoints Virat Sunil Diwanji as Executive Director effective October 12, 2026
- RBI approved the appointment for a three-year term via letter dated September 28, 2026
- Diwanji joins from Kotak Mahindra Group where he served for over 30 years
- Appointment requires shareholder approval within three months of assuming charge

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Federal Bank appointed Virat Sunil Diwanji as Executive Director with effect from October 12, 2026. The appointment follows approval from the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term.
Diwanji currently serves as National Head of Consumer Banking at the bank. He joined Federal Bank on April 10, 2025. His role encompasses Branch Banking, Retail Liabilities, Retail Assets, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Digital Centre of Excellence, Customer Experience, Service Quality, Recovery, and Collections.
Regulatory Approval and Terms
The Reserve Bank of India granted approval via letter DoR.GOV.No. 5133/08.38.001/2026-27 dated September 28, 2026. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval within three months of assuming charge. Diwanji is not debarred or disqualified from holding office by any authority.
Professional Background
Before joining Federal Bank, Diwanji held senior leadership positions at Kotak Mahindra Group for over 30 years. He served as Group President and Head of Consumer Bank there. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Virat Sunil Diwanji |
| Role | Executive Director |
| Effective Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Term | Three years |
| Previous Employer | Kotak Mahindra Group |
The appointment strengthens the bank's leadership in consumer banking operations.
Historical Stock Returns for Federal Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.93% | -2.33% | -6.33% | +19.95% | +68.11% | 0.0% |
How might Diwanji's three-decade tenure at Kotak Mahindra influence Federal Bank's digital transformation and retail asset growth strategies?
What specific changes to Federal Bank's consumer banking product portfolio can investors expect under Diwanji's new leadership?
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