Career Graph
1992 Became CEO of Citibank, Malaysia
1994 Appointed MD of HDFC Bank
October 2020 Retired as MD of HDFC Bank
A decade ago, Aditya Puri, the former MD of HDFC Bank, tried to influence his daughter Amrita Puri to join advertising against her desire to pursue acting. Though he managed to convince her, she did not enjoy advertising and opted for acting. Puri’s daughter , who acted in movies like Kai Po Che and Aisha is making a career in Bollywood and serials. Today, Aditya Puri brims with pride over her achievements.
This has parallels with Puri’s life. In a banking career spanning 40 years, he never allowed himself to be influenced by anyone. Puri, who built HDFC Bank from scratch, opted to graduate in Commerce, though his father, an Indian Air Force officer, wanted him to study science. After completing his chartered accountancy in Delhi, he shifted to Mumbai in 1975 to work with Mahindra & Mahindra as an executive assistant to the finance director. But he was soon attracted by a flashy career in foreign banks. He got a job in Citibank. The training turned him from a finance professional to a generalist with knowledge of work culture, meritocracy and banking theories.
This story is from the March 21, 2021 edition of Business Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 21, 2021 edition of Business Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Reasons To Be Bullish
The building blocks are in place for 7-8% growth for a prolonged period; India’s focus should be on sustaining this momentum to become a developed nation
India's Stock Market Revolution
India is on the way to a 45-trillion stock market, fuelled by rising investor participation, technological advancements, and economic growth
"Giving up is easy... fight harder"
As a working mother, the challenges are many but for me the toughest was emotional pain or ‘mom guilt’.
A PRESCRIPTION FOR CAPITALISM
PART ECONOMIC HISTORY AND PART COMMENTARY ON RECENT ECONOMIC EVENTS, SHARMA’S BOOK IS ALMOST A FLY-ON-THE-WALL ACCOUNT, AT TIMES
PASSION PLAY
If you're serious about photography or crazy about gaming, here are two devices that will help you indulge in your passion
The Other Emirate
Just an hour away from Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah offers a more laid-back alternative to its glamorous neighbour
A $500-billion Opportunity
With the right mix of vision, policy support, and investment, the affordable housing sector could unlock a growth story that addresses a critical human need
Boosting Start-ups, Shaping India
Start-ups are turbo-charging India’s growth story. But a lot needs to be done to empower them further
Coding Cash
The digital rupee has been around for nearly two years now, despite facing several challenges. With cash still remaining the king in India, the future of CBDC hinges on its programming and versatility
Banking On MFs For Wealth Creation
Retail investors, on a journey of wealth creation, have taken to investing in mutual funds of all hues—equity, debt, and hybrid
