Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited has announced a leadership reshuffle in its senior management, elevating seven Deputy General Managers to the position of General Manager effective 31 March 2026. The move signals the lender’s continued emphasis on strengthening its operational and administrative leadership as it advances its modernization and growth agenda. In a parallel development, the bank confirmed the retirement of Nishi Kant Sharma, General Manager, at the close of business on 31 March 2026, and said he has ceased to be part of the bank’s senior management.
The six other promotions to General Manager are Sanjay Gupta, Aneet Kanwal Singh Bagee, Riyaz Ahmed Wani, Anita Nehru, Suresh Kumar Chowdhary, Hafeeza Rahim and Irfan Anjum. Sanjay Gupta has been with the bank since 1996 and has handled numerous operational and administrative assignments over the past 29 years. He holds an Arts degree and CAIIB. Aneet Kanwal Singh Bagee, associated with the bank since 1995, brings more than 30 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Riyaz Ahmed Wani has served the bank since 1990, with over 35 years in operational and administration roles, and holds a Master’s degree in Science along with CAIIB.
Anita Nehru has been with the bank since 1996, with nearly three decades of experience, and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration complemented by CAIIB. Suresh Kumar Chowdhary, also with the bank since 1996, has about 29 years of service and holds a Master’s degree in Science with CAIIB. Hafeeza Rahim, a bank veteran since 1997, has over 29 years of experience and is a Science graduate with CAIIB. Irfan Anjum, who joined the bank in 1995, brings more than 30 years of experience and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering along with CAIIB.
The retirement of Nishi Kant Sharma closes a long chapter for the bank’s leadership team, underscoring a deliberate succession plan that blends continuity with fresh leadership perspectives at the General Manager level. Together, the moves sketch a portrait of a bank consolidating its internal talent pipeline while navigating the evolving landscape of banking and financial services in the region.