Economy, Banking and Finance · 10 February 2026

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approves R. Vijay Anandh as MD & CEO of City Union Bank for three years.

Exam-focused facts from the 10 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conveyed approval through a letter dated 9 February 2026.
  • Appointment effective 1 May 2026 for a period of three years.
  • R. Vijay Anandh is currently Executive Director of City Union Bank.
  • Appointment subject to approval by City Union Bank shareholders.
  • City Union Bank Q3 net profit rose 16% year-on-year to ₹332 crore.
  • Net interest income increased 28% to ₹752 crore in Q3 from ₹587.7 crore a year ago.
  • Gross non-performing assets declined to 2.17% from 2.42% quarter-on-quarter.
  • Net NPAs eased to 0.78% from 0.90% sequentially.
  • City Union Bank shares closed 1.25% lower at ₹288.80 on NSE.