Atanu Chakraborty

Retired Civil Servant, Corporate Leader

Indian West Bengal, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Civil Servant, Corporate Leader
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/04/1960
Age66 years
BirthplaceWest Bengal, India

Latest News about Atanu Chakraborty

18/03/2026

Atanu Chakraborty resigned as part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC Bank on March 18, 2026, citing ethical concerns over practices that conflicted with his personal values. His tenure included overseeing the 2023 merger of HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank, creating India's second-largest bank, though he noted the full benefits are yet to materialize. HDFC Bank clarified there were no other reasons for his departure, with Keki Mistry appointed as interim chairman for three months.

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • NIT Kurukshetra
  • ICFAI, Hyderabad
  • University of Hull, United Kingdom
Degrees
  • Bachelor's of Technology in Electronics and Communication from NIT Kurukshetra
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Finance from ICFAI, Hyderabad
  • Master's in Business from University of Hull, UK

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Travelling

Career

Key Positions
  • 1985 batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre
  • Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (2019-2020)
  • Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM)
  • Director General of the Directorate of Hydrocarbons
  • Member of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Board
  • Principal Secretary of the Finance Department in the Government of Gujarat
  • MD of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation
  • Chairman of HDFC Bank
  • Managing Director of Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals
  • Headed the Gujarat Maritime Board
  • Additional Chief Secretary (Industries and Mines), Government of Gujarat
  • Secretary (Economic Affairs), Government of Gujarat

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He served the Government of India for more than three decades in various important administrative positions.
2. Played a crucial role in shaping India’s economic policies and managing financial matters.
3. Was actively involved in the disinvestment and privatization of public sector enterprises.
4. Contributed significantly to India’s energy sector, particularly in policy formulation related to oil and gas exploration.
5. Resigned as Chairman of HDFC Bank in March 2026 citing differences with the bank’s values and ethics.
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