FROM CRISIS TO TRIUMPH

Dinesh Kumar Khara stewarded SBI through multiple challenges during his tenure, while ensuring that profits tripled, productivity soared, and the bank consolidated its global standing

ANAND ADHIKARI

“One of the earliest lessons I learnt was how to survive and thrive within a system fraught with challenges. The solution wasn’t to withdraw or criticise, but to adapt and find ways to make things work despite the limitationsDINESH KUMAR KHARA Former Chairman, SBI Tenure: Oct 7, 2020–Aug 28, 2024 DINESH KUMAR KHARA stepped into the corner office of State Bank of India (SBI) in October 2020, just before he confronted one of the toughest challenges of his career—the devastating second wave of Covid-19. At that time, SBI faced a range of challenges, particularly concerns about how the balance sheet would appear in light of the lockdowns. “Maintaining employee morale and ensuring uninterrupted services in every corner of the country were significant priorities. The approach was collaborative, involving team members and…

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