RBI Approves N S Vishwanathan's Re-appointment as Axis Bank Non-Executive Chairman
His re-appointment will span a three-year period, commencing on October 27, 2026, and ending on October 26, 2029.
Vishwanathan is a former Deputy Governor of the RBI, bringing extensive regulatory experience to the private sector lender.
This extension is aimed at ensuring stable governance and continuity in the strategic leadership of the bank.
Key Facts / Static GK
Axis Bank MD & CEO: Amitabh Chaudhry
Axis Bank Founded: 3 December 1993 (formerly UTI Bank)
Practice Quiz — 8 July 2026
Q1. Who has been re-appointed as the non-executive chairman of Axis Bank for a three-year term starting October 27, 2026?
Q2. What is the total financial outlay of the 'Clean Air, Healthy Delhi' project launched by the Delhi government to combat air pollution?
Q3. By what percentage will the National Housing Bank's (NHB) stake in RDCL decrease after selling a portion to the State Bank of India (SBI)?
Q4. According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026, what was India's global rank as a recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025?
Q5. Which country has become the first foreign nation to purchase India's indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM)?
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