Karnataka Bank appoints Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat as interim MD & CEO for three months or until a regular appointment.

• Bhat resigns as COO effective July 15, 2025, after 38 years of service with Karnataka Bank.
• His leadership spanned HR, IT, treasury, forex, digital banking, insurance, and rural economy functions.
• Board appointment follows Reserve Bank of India approval; Bhat to lead until permanent successor is named.