HDFC Bank's New Troubleshooter: Kaizad Bharucha Takes Center Stage Amidst Leadership Crisis

• HDFC Bank faces corporate governance questions after chairman's resignation; Keki Mistry appointed interim chairman.
• Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha is gaining prominence, expected to take on greater responsibilities.
• Bharucha has nearly three decades with HDFC Bank, starting in 1995, and currently manages the asset business.
• RBI approved his re-appointment as a full-time director for three years starting April 2026.
• His portfolio expanded significantly, from Executive Director in 2014 to Deputy Managing Director in 2023, overseeing Wholesale, Investment, and Retail Banking, and playing a key role in the HDFC merger.