Who is Puneet Sharma, HDFC Bank's New CFO?

HDFC Bank has announced the appointment of Puneet Sharma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This appointment was approved by the Board of Directors during a meeting on June 29, 2026, and will take effect later in the year. 

HDFC Bank Appoints Puneet Sharma as CFO 

Puneet Sharma will take on the role of CFO-Designate from September 1, 2026, and will officially become the CFO on December 1, 2026.  

With over 26 years of experience in banking and financial services, Sharma has previously served as the Group Executive and CFO of Axis Bank Limited since 2020. He also served as the bank's nominee director on the boards of Axis Finance Limited and Axis Securities Limited. 

His responsibilities included managing finance, investor relations, and legal functions. He has also held positions at Tata Capital Limited, Citibank, and The Boston Consulting Group. 

Educational Background of Puneet Sharma 

Mr Puneet Sharma is a Chartered Accountant who holds a Post Graduate Programme in Management from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University.  

Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise across financial planning, capital management, financial reporting, investor relations, governance, and regulatory engagement.  

He brings significant experience collaborating with Boards, regulators, investors, and other key stakeholders. 

Board Meeting Details 

The board meeting where these appointments were approved started at 7:15 p.m. and concluded at 8:10 p.m. on June 29, 2026. The decisions were based on recommendations from the Audit Committee and Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 

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HDFC Bank Share Price Performance 

As of June 30, 2026, at 11:26 AM, HDFC Bank share price on NSE was trading at ₹799.35, up by 0.06% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

HDFC Bank has appointed Puneet Sharma as CFO with his role commencing later in 2026. The appointment is approved during a board meeting on June 29, 2026, and will join the bank's Senior Management Personnel. 

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