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New Delhi: Yes Bank said on Wednesday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed former central bank’s deputy governor R Gandhi as additional director on its board for two years.
“The Reserve Bank of India vide its letter dated 14 May, 2019, informed that in exercise of powers conferred under … the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, appointed R Gandhi, ex-deputy governor, Reserve Bank of India as additional director on the board of the bank for a period of two years with effect from 14 May, 2019 to 13 May, 2021 or till further orders, whichever is earlier,” Yes Bank said in a regulatory filing.
The private lender said its board “heartily” welcome the appointment of Gandhi given his impeccable background and track record as a highly respected regulator in India.
“This appointment will significantly strengthen Yes Bank’s board composition and the bank will immensely benefit from R Gandhi’s experience and wisdom at the Yes Bank,” the filing said.
Shares of Yes Bank tanked 8.01 percent to close at Rs 143.65 on BSE.
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