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Jammu & Kashmir Bank Appoints Veteran Banker S. Krishnan as New Non-Executive Chairman.

Appointment | Dated: 30 Aug 2025

In a landmark board decision on August 25, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) approved the appointment of Sankarasubramanian Krishnan (S. Krishnan) as its new Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman, subject to approval by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His tenure will extend until March 26, 2028, reflecting a commitment to governance and seasoned leadership.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The board of J&K Bank, headquartered in Srinagar, approved S. Krishnan’s appointment on August 25, 2025. He has been named Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman, and his term will last until March 26, 2028, aligning with his first term as an Independent Director.
  • - Krishnan currently serves as an Independent Director on J&K Bank’s board. His chairmanship will officially take effect once Regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India is granted.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) With a forty-year-plus career in banking, Krishnan began in 1983 at Indian Bank. Over time, he specialized in corporate credit, risk management, and human resources (HR). He served in key leadership roles including Executive Director at Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank, Managing Director & CEO (MD-CEO) at Punjab & Sind Bank, and later at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank.
  • (ii) An accomplished Postgraduate in Commerce and a qualified Cost Accountant, Krishnan is credited with spearheading significant transformation and digital initiatives.
  • (iii) Under his leadership, institutions such as Punjab & Sind Bank recorded record profits, while at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank he facilitated stock exchange listing and digital upgrades.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank?

Correct Answer: S. Krishnan

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Jammu & Kashmir Bank

  • Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman : Sankarasubramanian Krishnan (S. Krishnan)
  • Headquarters: Srinagar