SBI Cards appoints Saurav Ghosh as Chief Operating Officer
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has appointed Mr. Saurav Ghosh as its new Chief Operating Officer for a two-year term starting June 21, 2026, following Board approval. Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma will step down as Chief Operating Officer upon the completion of his term on June 20, 2026.

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SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has appointed Mr. Saurav Ghosh as its new Chief Operating Officer for a period of two years, effective June 21, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Ghosh brings over 24 years of experience across banking operations, HR, credit management, regulatory compliances, and digital transformation in the domestic and international banking sectors.
Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma, the current Chief Operating Officer, will demit office upon the completion of his term at the close of business hours on June 20, 2026. The transition marks a change in the senior management structure of the company.
The Board meeting was held on May 30, 2026, commencing at 4.00 p.m. and concluding at 5.52 p.m. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and 51 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Appointments and Changes
| Role | Appointee | Tenure | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | Mr. Saurav Ghosh | 2 years | June 21, 2026 |
| Outgoing Chief Operating Officer | Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma | Term completion | June 20, 2026 |
Mr. Ghosh has extensive experience in handling large-scale strategic and operational assignments, with a strong emphasis on organizational effectiveness, stakeholder service, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
Historical Stock Returns for SBI Cards
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.35% | -0.69% | -5.41% | -30.02% | -32.63% | -41.06% |
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