Ranjana Kumar

Summary

Ranjana Kumar (born 10 December 1945) is an Indian banker who served as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission and Chairperson of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). She had begun her banking career in 1966 as a probationary officer in Bank of India where she served in various positions. When the Government of India appointed her as the Chairperson and managing Director of the Indian Bank, she became the first woman to become head of a public sector bank in India.[2]

Ranjana Kumar
Ranjana Kumar in 2016
Vigilance Commissioner[1]
In office
2005–2009
Chairperson of NABARD[1]
In office
2003–2005
Personal details
Born (1945-12-10) 10 December 1945 (age 78)
CitizenshipIndian
Alma materUniversity College for Women, Koti
OccupationBanker

Bibliography edit

  • A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank - 2009.[3]

Awards edit

  • Professional Manager of the Year - 2014[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "The Winners" (PDF). india-alt.com. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2021 – via india-alt.com Article.
  2. ^ Avadhuta, Mahesh (25 April 2017). "Osmania University alumnus was 1st top banker in India". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  3. ^ A New Beginning: The Turnaround Story of Indian Bank. 12 June 2009. ISBN 978-0070153042.
  4. ^ "Top women achievers in biz". rediff.com. Retrieved 3 July 2021 – via Rediff/Money.

External links edit

  • Ranjana Kumar