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Chanda Kochhar (Chanda Advani) was born on 17 November, 1961 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is an Indian businesswoman (born 1961). Discover Chanda Kochhar's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
Popular As |
Chanda Advani |
Occupation |
Former MD & CEO, ICICI Bank |
Age |
62 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
Born |
17 November 1961 |
Birthday |
17 November |
Birthplace |
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
Nationality |
India
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Chanda Kochhar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Chanda Kochhar height not available right now. We will update Chanda Kochhar's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Chanda Kochhar's Husband?
Her husband is Deepak Kochhar
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Deepak Kochhar |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
2 |
Chanda Kochhar Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chanda Kochhar worth at the age of 62 years old? Chanda Kochhar’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. She is from India. We have estimated Chanda Kochhar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Former |
Chanda Kochhar Social Network
Timeline
Chanda Kochhar ( Advani, born 17 November 1961) is an Indian banker.
After graduating in 1982, she studied cost accountancy at the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and obtained a master of management studies degree at the University of Mumbai from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies.
She received the Wockhardt Gold Medal for Excellence in Management Studies as well as the J. N. Bose Gold Medal in Cost Accountancy.
In 1984, Kochhar joined the Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) as a management trainee.
During her early year at ICICI, she handled project appraisal and monitoring and evaluated projects in industries such as textile, paper and cement.
Kochhar was instrumental in establishing ICICI Bank during the 1990s.
In 1993, Kochhar was appointed as one of the core team members who were assigned the responsibility of setting up the bank.
She was promoted to assistant general manager (AGM) in 1994 and then to deputy general manager (DGM) in 1996.
In 1996, Kochhar headed the newly formed Infrastructure Industry Group of ICICI Bank, which aimed to create dedicated industry expertise in the areas of power, telecom and transportation.
In 1998, she was promoted as the General Manager (GM) and headed ICICI Bank's major client group, which handled relationships with ICICI's top 200 clients.
In 1999, she also handled the strategy and e-commerce divisions of ICICI Bank.
Under Kochhar's leadership, ICICI Bank started building the nascent retail business in 2000 focusing largely on technology, innovation, process engineering and expansion of distribution and scale.
In April 2001, she took over as executive director.
Under Kochhar's leadership, ICICI Bank won the "Best Retail Bank in India" award in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 and "Excellence in Retail Banking Award" in 2002; both awards were given by The Asian Banker.
In 2006, Kochhar was appointed as deputy managing director of ICICI Bank.
In 2006–07, Kochhar handled the international and corporate businesses of the bank.
From 2007 to 2009, she was the bank's chief financial officer (CFO) and joint managing director.
She was the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Bank from 2009 to 2018 She resigned from her positions in 2018 due a case of conflict of interest.
Subsequently, she was fired by ICICI Bank, a decision which was later upheld by the Supreme Court of India.
Kochhar is facing allegations of money laundering charges in India.
She has been arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation in December 2022, in a case linked to alleged loan fraud charges.
In 2009 Kochhar was appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of the bank and was responsible for the bank's diverse operations in India and overseas.
She also chaired the boards of most of the bank's subsidiaries, which include India's leading private sector life and general insurance companies.
Kochhar is a member of the India–Russia Business Leaders Forum and the US-India CEO Forum.
She was co-chair of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in 2011.
She was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2011.
Kochhar received an honorary doctorate from Carleton University, Canada in 2014, in recognition of her pioneering work in the financial sector, effective leadership in a time of economic crisis and support for engaged business practices.
She was the president of the International Monetary Conference, an organisation that annually brings together the chief executives of approximately 70 of the world's largest financial institutions from 30 countries, along with officials from government institutions in 2015–16.
She is the deputy chairman of the Indian Banks Association.
Kochhar is the chairperson of the board of governors at IIIT Vadodara.
She is also on the boards of the National Institute of Securities Markets and Institute of International Finance.
Kochhar has been a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Trade & Industry, the Board of Trade and High-Level Committee on Financing Infrastructure.
Acting on a 2016 allegation of a shareholder of Videocon Group over a possible conflict of interest of Kochhar, ICICI Bank's board reviewed its credit approval process and found them strong and cleared Kochhar of the allegations.
On 4 October 2018 she was forced to step down from her position as Managing director and CEO of ICICI Bank, following a fresh complaint from an anonymous whistleblower.
After an enquiry concluded that she had violated the bank's code of conduct regarding conflict of interest and due disclosure or recusal requirements, she was terminated from service.
She tried to contest the termination by going to Supreme Court but it denied to oppose the petition contesting the High Court order which dismissed it.
In 2019, the case has been filed for giving high-value loans to Videocon with conspiracy during 2009.
Kochhar was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in a Hindu Sindhi family.
She was educated at St. Angela Sophia School, Jaipur.
She moved to Mumbai, where she joined Jai Hind College and earned a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Mumbai.