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DBS Bank India onboards Rajat Verma as MD and head of institutional banking
Mumbai: DBS Bank India has roped in Rajat Verma as managing director and head of institutional banking for India. The current head of institutional banking for India, Niraj Mittal, has recently moved to a new role as country head of DBS Bank in Australia as part of the bank’s continued talent and leadership development program. Mittal will focus on growing the DBS franchise there, including improving linkages with South-East Asia and South Asia. Mittal was instrumental in deepening the large corporate franchise across major conglomerates in India as well as refocusing and scaling the SME business.
Verma was, till recently, with HSBC Bank where he was managing director and country head of commercial banking, India. Verma brings a wealth of knowledge and deep industry expertise to DBS. With his 26 years of banking experience, Verma has demonstrated an outstanding record of steering business growth and delivering results. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering.
In his new role, Verma will lead the growth of the institutional banking franchise for DBS Bank in India given the significantly expanded footprint of the bank in India with presence across 350+ locations with 530+ branches. With this appointment, DBS Bank India further strengthens its leadership team and underlines its commitment to excellence in its institutional banking business.
DBS Bank India managing director and CEO Surojit Shome said, “DBS Bank India is on a strong growth trajectory, and we are very pleased to have Rajat on board to accelerate the momentum. He is a seasoned banker with a proven track record of delivering value to institutional clients across diverse sectors and markets. His appointment reinforces our commitment to growing our business in India. I am confident that under Rajat’s leadership, we will further bolster our corporate banking franchise, leverage our strengths in digitalisation and deliver better value for our customers.”
Verma said, “This marks a career milestone for me as I join an organisation with a unique growth story in India. DBS has been recognised as one of the best banks in the world and is making great strides in the industry through its strong digital platform, established Asian network and deep understanding of the Indian market. I look forward to building on this solid foundation and working with the talented team at DBS to leverage these strengths as we progress towards the next stage of growth in India.”
DBS Bank India Limited, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of DBS Bank Limited, Singapore, is one of the leading banks in the country, offering a wide range of products and services to its clients across large, medium, and small enterprises along with a full suite of products for individual consumers. The Bank is committed to building long-term sustainable partnerships, co-creating solutions that enable businesses to realise their ambitions, and connecting clients through an ecosystem approach. The Bank has also seen steady growth with its large corporate and MNC clients.
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KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
