Piramal Finance Appoints Former SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara as Independent Director
Piramal Finance Limited has appointed Dinesh Kumar Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting October 19, 2026. Khara brings nearly 40 years of banking experience, having led SBI through significant financial and digital transformations, including mergers and growth in market capitalization. He has received multiple industry awards and currently advises the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. His appointment aims to strengthen Piramal Finance's board with his extensive expertise.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 21 Oct, 06:40 am. Other outlets followed.