Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Indian PSBs Governance Lags Due to Board Vacancies
Some banks in India are missing important leaders because key positions are empty.
This means the banks might not be following all the rules properly.
Experts say it's taking too long to fill these jobs, possibly because of government approvals.
Many positions have been empty for nearly a decade.
The people in charge of the banks and the government need to fix this, as these empty positions can cause problems.
Experts have also stated that the PMO should intervene to address these issues and that PSBs often use delay tactics.
Many Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India have unfilled board positions.
Bank of Baroda has six vacant positions, including Chairman.
Central Bank of India lacks a Chairman, MD & CEO, and five other positions.
Union Bank of India is without a MD & CEO.
Experts suggest delays in appointments and call for government intervention.
- Who
- Indian Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
- What
- Failing to meet corporate governance standards due to vacant board positions.
- When
- As of September 1, 2025, and vacancies have persisted for years.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Lack of appointments and delays in filling crucial board positions
- Banks with Vacancies
- Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank
- Bank of Baroda Vacancies
- 6 board positions, including Chairman and CA Director
- Central Bank of India Vacancies
- Chairman, MD & CEO, and 5 other positions
- Union Bank of India Vacancies
- MD & CEO
- Duration of Vacancies
- Many positions have been vacant for years, some nearly a decade
- Expert Opinion
- InGovern Research: PSBs delay appointments; PMO should intervene.