His tenure will last until April 30, 2029, coinciding with his superannuation date, or until further directives, whichever occurs first. He takes the position after K. Satyanarayana Raju, who concluded his term as MD & CEO on December 31, 2025.
Prior to this, Singh served as Executive Director at Indian Bank, where he was involved in various areas including corporate credit, retail banking, human resources, business development, and strategic operations, contributing to business expansion, enhancing governance, and leading initiatives in digital and operational transformation.
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His appointment is based on the recommendations of the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) and has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Singh holds a degree in agriculture from Allahabad Agriculture Institute, an MBA in Finance, is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB), and has completed the Executive Leadership Development Programme at IIM Bangalore.
Canara Bank has expressed that under his leadership, the bank will maintain its focus on digital transformation, financial inclusion, asset quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainable value creation.
Shares of Canara Bank Ltd closed at ₹128.00, down by ₹2.90, or 2.22%, on the BSE.
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(Edited by : Jomy Jos Pullokaran)
