Canara Bank has extended the additional charge of Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) held by Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia for a further period of three months.The move comes as Canara Bank continues operations under interim leadership, with the government yet to announce a permanent appointment for the top role.
The extension, approved by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance, will be effective from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier. The extension ensures continuity in leadership while the process to appoint a full time head is underway.
Ahluwalia brings over three decades of banking experience, having started his career in 1992 as an Agricultural Field Officer at Allahabad Bank, now part of Indian Bank. Over the years, he has worked across rural, semi urban, urban, and international markets, including Hong Kong.
His experience spans multiple roles such as Lead District Manager, Head of an international branch, Zonal Head in Moradabad and Chandigarh, and Field General Manager. Before joining Canara Bank as Executive Director, he was serving as General Manager in the Recovery Department at Indian Bank.
