IDBI Bank appoints Abhijit Chakravorty and Ketan Vikamsey as Independent Directors
IDBI Bank Limited announced the appointment of Shri Abhijit Chakravorty and Shri Ketan Vikamsey as Independent Directors for a term of two years effective May 19, 2026, and June 26, 2026, respectively. The appointments were approved via a special resolution at the 22nd Annual General Meeting held on July 21, 2026. The bank confirmed compliance with SEBI regulations regarding the disclosure of these board changes.

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IDBI Bank Limited appointed Shri Abhijit Chakravorty and Shri Ketan Vikamsey as Independent Directors following the passing of a special resolution at its 22nd Annual General Meeting held on July 21, 2026. The appointments are effective from May 19, 2026, and June 26, 2026, respectively, with both directors serving a consecutive term of two years. These changes were communicated to the stock exchanges on July 22, 2026.
Shri Abhijit Chakravorty (DIN 09494533) and Shri Ketan Vikamsey (DIN 00282877) were initially appointed as Additional Directors. Their brief profiles were submitted to the exchanges on April 30, 2026. The new designations as Independent Directors, not liable to retire by rotation, were formalized under the Companies Act, 2013, the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the bank's Articles of Association.
Board Composition
The appointments strengthen the bank's governance structure with the addition of two independent members to the Board.
| Director | Designation | Tenure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Abhijit Chakravorty | Independent Director | 2 years | May 19, 2026 |
| Shri Ketan Vikamsey | Independent Director | 2 years | June 26, 2026 |
The intimation was made in compliance with Regulations 30 and 51 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for IDBI Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.81% | -0.70% | -1.96% | -12.49% | -11.59% | +127.63% |
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