State Bank of India appoints Ratna Teja Akella as Group Chief Risk Officer
State Bank of India has appointed Shri Ratna Teja Dinakara Akella as Group Chief Risk Officer while he continues as Deputy Managing Director. The appointment was disclosed on June 5, 2026, under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

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State Bank of India has appointed Shri Ratna Teja Dinakara Akella as the Group Chief Risk Officer to strengthen its risk management capabilities. He will continue to serve as the Deputy Managing Director while assuming these new responsibilities. The appointment is effective immediately, following the bank's internal administrative processes.
The disclosure was submitted to the stock exchanges on June 5, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notification was read in conjunction with clause 7 of Para A Part A of Schedule III of the regulations.
Senior Management Update
The following table details the key appointment:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shri Ratna Teja Dinakara Akella | Deputy Managing Director & Group Chief Risk Officer |
The filing was submitted by Aruna N. Dak, Deputy General Manager (Compliance & Company Secretary), on behalf of state bank of india . The disclosure was sent to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for State Bank of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.16% | +1.02% | -8.49% | +3.12% | +21.23% | +125.48% |
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