Axis Bank CFO Puneet Sharma resigns, last working day set for August 31

HDFC Bank has named Sharma as its next chief financial officer, with him joining as CFO-designate on September 1 and taking over on December 1, 2026.

Summary

Axis Bank chief financial officer Puneet Sharma, who resigned on June 28 and will remain until August 31, has been named by HDFC Bank as its next CFO effective December 1, 2026. HDFC Bank said Sharma will join as CFO-designate from September 1 after more than six years at Axis Bank, where he oversaw finance, legal and investor relations functions. Sharma was previously with Tata Capital. Axis Bank had earlier said he resigned to pursue the next phase of his professional career and had not named a successor in its exchange filing.

Terms & Concepts
  • CFO-designate: An executive named to become chief financial officer at a later date, typically serving in transition before formally taking the role.
  • investor relations: A company's communication function for shareholders, analysts and the broader financial market.