In March 2021, Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed whom as an additional independent Director on its board?

In March 2021, Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed whom as an additional independent Director on its board? Correct Answer Ashok Gulati

The correct answer is Ashok Gulati.

  • Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed agricultural economist Ashok Gulati as an additional independent Director on its board.
  • The term of Gulati, who has also been appointed by the Supreme Court to a four-member panel, is for five years starting from 6 March 2021.
  • He is currently the Infosys Chair Professor for Agriculture at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.

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