The Government of India has extended the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Canara Bank.
According to an official notification issued by the Department of Financial Services on April 9, 2026, Shri Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia will continue to hold this position for three more months. His term has been extended beyond March 31, 2026, and will now continue until June 30, 2026, or until a regular MD & CEO is appointed, whichever happens earlier.
Profile of Shri Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia
Currently, Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia is serving as the Executive Director of Canara Bank.
He started his banking career on March 30, 1992, as an Agricultural Field Officer at Allahabad Bank, which is now part of Indian Bank. He has more than 30 years of experience in the banking sector.
He has worked in different areas of banking across rural, semi-urban, urban, and metro locations in India, as well as abroad in Hong Kong.
During his career, he has held several important positions, including:
- Lead District Manager
- Head of International Branch
- Zonal Head in Moradabad and Chandigarh
- Field General Manager in Kolkata
Before becoming Executive Director at Canara Bank, he was working as General Manager in the Recovery Department at the Corporate Office of Indian Bank.
He is a graduate in Agriculture and holds professional certifications in banking and credit management. He has also completed a leadership development program at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore.
