ICRA appoints Ritesh Gupta as EVP and CBO-designate from Oct 12
- Ritesh Gupta appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer-designate effective October 12, 2026
- Gupta will assume the full Chief Business Officer role on January 1, 2027
- Transition follows retirement of current CBO L. Shivakumar on December 31, 2026
- Gupta brings 27 years of experience from IDFC First Bank, ANZ, Yes Bank, and ICICI
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ICRA Limited has appointed Ritesh Gupta as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer-designate, effective October 12, 2026. The appointment marks a key leadership transition within the credit rating agency's senior management team.
Gupta will transition to the role of Chief Business Officer on January 1, 2027. This change follows the superannuation of L. Shivakumar, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, who will be relieved from service at the close of business hours on December 31, 2026.
Leadership transition details
The Board of Directors approved the appointment based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The resolution was passed by circulation on October 8, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Incoming Officer | Ritesh Gupta |
| Outgoing Officer | L. Shivakumar |
| New Role | Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer |
| Effective Date (Designate) | October 12, 2026 |
| Effective Date (Full Role) | January 1, 2027 |
| Reason for Change | Appointment / Retirement |
Professional background
Gupta brings nearly 27 years of leadership experience across leading financial institutions. His career includes tenures at IDFC First Bank, ANZ, Yes Bank, ICICI Lombard, GE Capital, and ICICI. Most recently, he served as Regional Head, Corporate, Infrastructure and NBFCs at IDFC First Bank. In that capacity, he managed one of the bank's largest corporate and infrastructure portfolios and played a key role in building wholesale banking capabilities across multiple geographies.
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Gupta also holds degrees in Commerce and Law. His expertise spans corporate banking, project finance, structured finance, risk management, and large-client relationship management. The company noted his track record in building businesses and leading geographically dispersed teams in complex financial markets.
Historical Stock Returns for ICRA
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.08% | +1.59% | -12.78% | -15.95% | -31.54% | +23.56% |
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