Key facts
- RBL Bank appointed Bhavin Lakhpatwala as its new Chief Financial Officer.
- Lakhpatwala joins from HDFC Bank, where he was Senior Executive Vice President.
- The CFO position had been vacant for about six months.
- Deepak Ruiya will continue as Deputy CFO after serving as interim CFO.
- The appointment comes as Emirates NBD seeks to acquire a controlling stake in RBL Bank.
- Lakhpatwala's appointment is effective June 12, 2026.
RBL Bank has appointed Bhavin Lakhpatwala, a senior finance executive from HDFC Bank, as its new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, effective immediately. The appointment fills a vacancy that has existed for approximately six months. Deepak Ruiya, who had been serving as interim CFO since December 2025, will continue in the role of Deputy CFO.