Canara Bank has announced the appointment of Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia as the interim Managing Director & CEO, effective January 1, 2026. This appointment is for a period of three months, until March 31, 2026, or until a regular appointment is made. This follows the superannuation of the current MD & CEO, K. Satyanarayana Raju, on December 31, 2025.
Leadership Transition
Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia, an Executive Director at Canara Bank, will assume the additional charge of Managing Director & CEO from January 1, 2026. This interim leadership appointment ensures continuity at the helm of the bank following the retirement of the current MD & CEO.
Appointment Details
The interim appointment is effective from January 1, 2026, and will continue for three months, concluding on March 31, 2026. The tenure will end earlier if a permanent replacement is appointed or as directed by further orders.
About Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia
Shri. Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia began his banking career as an Agricultural Field Officer on March 30, 1992 at Allahabad Bank (now Indian Bank). He has extensive banking experience and has held several strategic positions during his career. He is a graduate in Agriculture and is also a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers.
Source: BSE
