YES Bank Extends Prashant Kumar’s Tenure as MD and CEO Till April 5, 2026

YES Bank Limited has confirmed the extension of Prashant Kumar’s tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following approval at the bank’s 21st Annual General Meeting held on August 21, 2025. Kumar’s re-appointment will be effective from October 6, 2025 and run through April 5,  2026, with remuneration subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India.

Leadership Continuity At YES Bank

Prashant Kumar has been leading YES Bank since March 2020, when he was first appointed as MD and CEO in the aftermath of the bank’s reconstruction. He was later re-appointed in October 2022 for a three-year term. Under his leadership, YES Bank has undertaken a significant transformation, positioning itself as a re-energised, re-capitalised, and recalibrated organisation. The bank’s turnaround, achieved within just one year from near collapse, has been described as a rare achievement in Indian banking.

Career Highlights And Background

Before joining YES Bank, Kumar built a distinguished career at State Bank of India, where he served for 34 years after joining as a Probationary Officer in 1983. He held several senior roles, including Deputy Managing Director & CFO, Deputy Managing Director (HR) & Corporate Development Officer, Deputy Managing Director & COO, Chief General Manager of Kolkata Circle, and General Manager at SBI’s Mumbai Local Head Office. He also worked in industrial relations and as a faculty member at SBI’s State Bank Academy in Gurugram. Kumar holds degrees in science and law from Delhi University.

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Yes Bank Share Price Performance 

As of August 22, 2025, at 12:40 PM, Yes Bank share price is trading at ₹19.34 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.46% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 3.25%.

Conclusion

The extension of Prashant Kumar’s tenure signals YES Bank’s commitment to stability and long-term strategy. With a proven record of turnaround leadership and decades of banking expertise, Kumar’s continued stewardship is expected to further strengthen the bank’s position in India’s financial sector.

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