HDFC Bank’s Jigar Shah to take General Counsel role
Sudhir Kumar Jha had a 22-year association with HDFC Group, including Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited and HDFC Bank.
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HDFC Bank (HDB) said Sudhir Kumar Jha superannuated from his role as Group Head – Legal & Group General Counsel at the close of business on September 30, 2026, and consequently ceased to be a Senior Management Personnel. Jigar Shah, identified as General Counsel – Designate, will assume the General Counsel position in place of Jha effective October 1, 2026; the bank had earlier stated on June 29, 2026 that Shah would assume the role. HDFC Bank recorded its appreciation for Jha’s services and said that, as General Counsel, he was instrumental in strengthening the bank’s legal and compliance framework and ensuring effective and prudent management of legal risks.
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