Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Government Extends Punjab & Sind Bank MD's Tenure
The Indian government has decided to keep Swarup Kumar Saha as the head of Punjab & Sind Bank for a longer time.
He was originally supposed to finish his job in June 2025, but now he'll stay until February 2027.
This decision was made by the government's Appointments Committee, which is led by the Prime Minister.
The bank recently made a lot more money than last year.
In the last three months of 2024, the bank's profit more than doubled, and its total income also increased.
The bank's shares went up in value after the news.
The government extended Swarup Kumar Saha's term as MD and CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank.
His extended tenure will last until February 28, 2027, or until further notice.
Saha's initial term was set to end on June 2, 2025.
The decision followed approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Punjab & Sind Bank reported a significant increase in net profit for the quarter ending March 2024.
- Who
- Swarup Kumar Saha and the Indian government.
- What
- Extension of Swarup Kumar Saha's tenure as MD & CEO.
- When
- The announcement was made on Monday, June 2, regarding the extension.
- Where
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- Why
- To ensure continuity in leadership.
- Extended Tenure End Date
- February 28, 2027
- Original Tenure End Date
- June 2, 2025
- Bank
- Punjab & Sind Bank
- MD & CEO
- Swarup Kumar Saha
- Saha's Appointment Year
- 2022
- Q4 2024 Net Profit
- ₹313 crore
- Q4 2024 Total Income
- ₹3,836 crore