Sunil Mehta will conclude his tenure as Chairman in January 2026 and has chosen not to seek reappointment, according to a media report.
Sunil Mehta will step down from his role as Chairman at the end of his current term in January 2026. His departure comes at a time when the organisation is undergoing a broader leadership transition. As reported by international media, he has opted not to pursue an extension.
With a professional journey spanning four decades, Mehta has held senior leadership roles across banking, financial services, insurance, and investment sectors. His experience includes key positions at large financial institutions where he contributed to governance, strategy, and operational oversight. He has also served in top roles at multiple banks and financial organisations in both executive and non executive capacities.
In addition to leading investment and advisory responsibilities at his current firm, he is associated with several boards that focus on asset management, technology driven financial services, and policy initiatives. His career has also included overseeing operations for a global insurance group in India and contributing to the boards of major insurance companies.
Mehta is a graduate of a leading commerce college under a prominent Indian university and is a Fellow Member of the national chartered accountancy body. He has also completed executive education at an internationally recognised business school. His extensive background positions him as a respected figure in the financial sector and his exit marks a significant moment in the bank’s leadership realignment.
