With Sashidhar Jagdishan’s term ending in October, the bank’s new chairman, Rajiv Kumar, recently met RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to discuss the next move. What’s unusual? The board hasn’t even made a recommendation yet; breaking the usual 6-month rule. Four options are on the table: reappoint Jagdishan, pick another internal candidate, go external, or maybe even delay the decision. The RBI is pushing for clarity, especially with AT-1 bond litigation brewing abroad. This isn’t just about leadership; it’s about trust, timing, and transparency in India’s largest private bank. The clock’s ticking; and everyone’s watching.