Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is navigating a significant leadership transition as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sanjeev Nautiyal, has expressed a desire to retire early with a three‑month notice. In a board meeting on September 1, 2026, the bank accepted his request and approved that he will be on leave from today through November 30, 2026, with his tenure as MD & CEO ceasing effective September 1. The move comes with the board acknowledging Nautiyal’s contributions over his 2+ years at the helm, during which the bank expanded its secured book, bolstered its deposit franchise, and strengthened digital and analytics capabilities alongside a robust risk management framework.