Bharti Airtel has appointed Dinesh Kumar Khara as an Independent Director, effective November 03, 2025. The appointment, approved by the Board of Directors and subject to shareholder approval, is for a term of five years, expiring on November 02, 2030. Mr. Khara brings extensive experience from the banking sector, previously serving as the Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI).
Independent Director Appointment
Bharti Airtel’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Dinesh Kumar Khara as an Additional Director, effective November 03, 2025. He will serve as an Independent Director for a term of five years. The appointment follows the recommendation of the HR & Nomination Committee and is subject to shareholder approval.
Term and Tenure
The tenure of Mr. Khara as an Independent Director will extend until November 02, 2030. This appointment brings a wealth of leadership and financial expertise to the Board.
Profile of Dinesh Kumar Khara
Mr. Khara is a seasoned banker with nearly 40 years of experience in the banking industry, both nationally and internationally. Most recently, he served as the Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) from October 2020 to August 2024. Before that, he was the Managing Director (Global Banking & Subsidiaries), leading various crucial functions, including International Banking, Corporate Banking, and Treasury Operations. He also oversaw SBI’s non-banking subsidiaries, such as SBI Mutual Fund and SBI Life Insurance.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Khara played a vital role in the merger of five Associate Banks and Bhartiya Mahila Bank with SBI while managing key functions like Risk, Information Technology, and Compliance. Before becoming Managing Director at SBI in August 2016, he was the Managing Director & CEO of SBI Funds Management from November 2013 to August 2016. He began his career with SBI as a Probationary Officer in 1984.
Educational Background
Mr. Khara holds an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi, and a postgraduate degree in Commerce from the Delhi School of Economics. He is also a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. He is recognized for his focus on leveraging analytics and technology to drive innovation and efficiency.
Relationship Disclosure
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara is not related to any of the current directors of Bharti Airtel.
Debarment Status
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any legal or regulatory authority.
Source: BSE
