Axis Bank Taps Ex-Bandhan CFO Rajeev Mantri

Axis Bank has appointed Rajeev Mantri as its new Chief Financial Officer, a move slated to take effect on September 28, 2026. This significant transition is contingent upon securing necessary regulatory and statutory approvals. Mantri, who previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at Bandhan Bank, possesses more than two decades of comprehensive experience within the banking and financial services industry. His expertise spans financial strategy, capital management, and investor relations. He succeeds Puneet Sharma, whose tenure as CFO concludes on August 31, 2026, as he departs to explore external career opportunities. Sharma has held the CFO position since March 2020. Prior to his role at Bandhan Bank, Mantri accumulated over 15 years at ICICI Bank, where he occupied senior leadership positions. The appointment has received board approval and awaits the final clearance from the Reserve Bank of India and shareholders where applicable. This strategic hire aligns with Axis Bank's broader objectives of enhancing profitability and asset quality.