HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan to retire on October 26
Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire as HDFC Bank’s managing director and chief executive officer on October 26, 2026, after six years in the role.
HDFC Bank managing director and chief executive officer Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire from the bank on October 26, 2026, after serving in the role for six years, according to the information available on August 31, 2026.
Jagdishan has decided not to seek reappointment for another term, and his retirement is scheduled to take effect on October 26. The announcement concerns both positions he currently holds at HDFC Bank: managing director and chief executive officer.
The available information does not specify a successor, details of a succession process, or any reason for Jagdishan’s decision not to seek another term. It also does not provide further information about his plans after retirement.
Jagdishan has led HDFC Bank as its CEO and managing director for six years. His departure date is set for October 26, 2026, making the announcement a planned retirement from the bank rather than an immediate exit.
HDFC Bank is the institution named in the announcement. No additional changes to its management, board, operations or business plans were provided in the available research.
The announcement establishes three facts: Jagdishan has served as CEO and managing director for six years; he will not seek reappointment for another term; and he will retire from both roles effective October 26, 2026. Further details about the transition were not included.