Praveen Achuthan Kutty Appointed as MD & CEO of DCB Bank.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 20 Jan 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Praveen Achuthan Kutty as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of DCB Bank. He will serve a tenure of three years starting from April 2026. He succeeds Murali M. Natrajan, who had a long tenure of 15 years.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Praveen Kutty has over 32 years of experience in Retail and SME banking.
  • DCB Bank is a private sector scheduled commercial bank.
  • Murali Natrajan was the longest-serving CEO of a private bank in India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Praveen Achuthan Kutty.
  • Bank: DCB Bank.
  • Role: MD & CEO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of DCB Bank, succeeding Murali M. Natrajan?

Correct Answer: Praveen Achuthan Kutty

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About DCB Bank

  • HQ – Mumbai
  • Tagline – We Value You