Yes Bank appoints Paul Verghese Parambi as independent director
- Yes Bank appoints Paul Verghese Parambi as additional independent director
- Appointment effective November 6, 2026, for a four-year term
- Parambi is former Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Group
- Appointment subject to shareholder approval under SEBI regulations

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Yes Bank has appointed Paul Verghese Parambi as an additional independent director. The appointment is effective from November 6, 2026, for a four-year term ending November 5, 2030.
The board approved the appointment on October 17, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The move is subject to shareholder approval. Parambi brings over 36 years of experience in financial services, banking strategy, and risk management.
Professional background and expertise
Parambi served as Group President and Group Chief Risk Officer at Kotak Mahindra Group. In this role, he oversaw risk management for Kotak Mahindra Bank and its group companies. Prior to this, he was President of Consumer & Commercial Bank (Credit) and Head of Group Strategy for Kotak Group.
He played a key role in charting strategic direction and evaluating investments for the bank and group. Earlier, he headed International Business for Kotak Group from 1995 to 2012, contributing to its expansion. He joined Kotak in 1991 and began his career at Hindustan Unilever Limited in 1989.
Parambi is a graduate of IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Madras. He also serves as a trustee of the Kotak Education Foundation.
Disclosure details
The appointment complies with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that Parambi is not debarred from holding office by SEBI or any statutory authority.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Paul Verghese Parambi |
| DIN | 07002589 |
| Effective Date | November 6, 2026 |
| Term End Date | November 5, 2030 |
| Relationship with Directors | Not related to any directors |
The board meeting commenced at 10:00 am and concluded at 7:30 pm IST. The disclosure was filed with BSE and NSE as per regulatory requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for Yes Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.42% | -14.43% | -24.14% | -9.61% | -24.96% | 0.0% |
How might Parambi's extensive risk management background at Kotak influence Yes Bank's upcoming credit policy revisions?
What specific strategic shifts in Yes Bank's international business expansion could be anticipated given Parambi's prior leadership in that sector?
Will shareholder approval for this appointment face any scrutiny regarding board independence or potential conflicts of interest?


































