Weekend events are not linked to RBL Bank's asset quality: Interim chief

Vishwavir Ahuja on "medical leave", hunt for successor on, says bank

RBL Bank’s interim chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) Rajeev Ahuja on Sunday tried to allay concerns around the health of the bank. He said events during the weekend are not linked to RBL’s asset quality.

The bank said Vishwavir Ahuja, its managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), had on Saturday proceeded on leave with immediate effect on medical grounds.

After Viswavir’s resignation, the bank appointed executive director (ED) Rajeev Ahuja interim MD & CEO on Saturday, subject to regulatory and other approvals. The bank’s board of directors are currently engaged in finding Rajeev’s successor, a process which