RBI Approves Re-appointment of Karur Vysya Bank MD & CEO B Ramesh Babu for Third Term
RBI has approved the re-appointment of Shri B Ramesh Babu as Managing Director & CEO of Karur Vysya Bank for a third two-year term effective July 29, 2026. The approval was communicated on April 24, 2026, under SEBI Regulation 30, ensuring leadership continuity at the bank.

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The Reserve Bank of India has granted approval for the re-appointment of Shri B Ramesh Babu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of karur vysya bank for a third term. The approval, conveyed through RBI's letter dated April 24, 2026, authorizes a two-year term commencing from July 29, 2026.
Regulatory Approval Details
The RBI's approval was communicated in continuation to the bank's earlier letter bearing reference IRC: F48:16:30:2026 dated January 23, 2026. The intimation has been made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Appointee | Shri B Ramesh Babu |
| DIN | 06900325 |
| Position | Managing Director & CEO |
| Term Duration | Two years |
| Effective Date | July 29, 2026 |
| RBI Approval Date | April 24, 2026 |
| Term Number | Third term |
Exchange Communication
The bank has formally communicated the RBI approval to both the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited. The intimation was signed by Srinivasarao Maddirala, Company Secretary and Deputy General Manager of the bank, on April 24, 2026.
The re-appointment approval marks a significant development in the bank's leadership continuity, with Shri B Ramesh Babu set to continue at the helm of Karur Vysya Bank for another two-year period beginning July 2026.
Key Reference Information
| Reference | Details |
|---|---|
| IRC Reference | F48:56:130:2026 |
| Previous IRC | F48:16:30:2026 |
| NSE Scrip Code | KARURVYSYA |
| BSE Scrip Code | 590003 |
| CIN | L65110TN1916PLC001295 |
Historical Stock Returns for Karur Vysya Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.52% | +5.20% | +13.13% | +20.02% | +59.73% | +557.72% |
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