Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Yes Bank CEO Prashant Kumar Gets Six-Month Extension
Yes Bank's current boss, Prashant Kumar, is staying in his job a little longer.
He's been given a six-month extension.
This means he'll continue as the MD & CEO until October 6, 2025, or until they find someone new to take over.
He originally helped fix Yes Bank in 2020 and became the boss.
A company called Sumitomo Mitsui is buying a part of Yes Bank.
Also, a ratings company, Moodys, thinks Yes Bank is doing better and has given it a good rating, meaning they think the bank is stronger.
Prashant Kumar received a six-month extension as Yes Bank's MD & CEO.
The extension is effective from October 6, 2025, or until a new MD & CEO is appointed.
Kumar was initially appointed administrator of Yes Bank during its 2020 reconstruction.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp is acquiring a 20% stake in Yes Bank.
Moodys upgraded Yes Bank's ratings due to credit profile improvements.
- Who
- Prashant Kumar (MD & CEO of Yes Bank)
- What
- Prashant Kumar received a six-month extension as Yes Bank's MD & CEO.
- When
- The extension is effective from October 6, 2025.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- N/A
- MD & CEO Extension
- Six months
- Effective Date
- October 6, 2025
- Previous Role
- Deputy MD & CFO at SBI
- Stake Acquisition
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp acquiring 20%
- Rating Upgrade
- Moodys upgraded Yes Bank's ratings