The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval for the reappointment of Daljit Singh Dogra as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. (ZCBL) for a further three-year term. This decision extends Dogra’s tenure at the bank until September 2028. The bank’s Chairman, Yazdi Tantra, expressed his appreciation for Dogra’s exceptional leadership, citing his key role in enhancing compliance, driving the adoption of technology, and improving customer service.
Dogra is a veteran banker with over four decades of experience in the industry. He began his career at the Central Bank of India in 1979 and later moved to Axis Bank in 2005, where he led various operations across multiple states. In 2019, he took the helm at ZCBL, overseeing its transformation into a modern and customer-centric cooperative bank. Under his guidance, the bank has made significant strides, including upgrading its core banking system, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and strengthening its credit standards.
One of the notable achievements during Dogra’s tenure has been the expansion of the bank’s retail lending, which has grown from 26% in 2019 to 48% in 2025. This growth indicates a significant shift in the bank’s focus towards retail customers and its efforts to increase its presence in this sector. Beyond his role at ZCBL, Dogra is also an active contributor to the broader banking sector. He serves on the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks’ Association and chairs its Urban Co-operative Banks Committee, playing a crucial role in policy advocacy and sectoral development.
The reappointment of Dogra as the Managing Director and CEO of ZCBL reflects the bank’s confidence in his leadership and vision. His experience and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the bank’s strategy and driving its growth. As he continues in his role, it is expected that ZCBL will further consolidate its position as a modern andcustomer-centric cooperative bank, contributing to the development of the banking sector in India. With his extended tenure, Dogra will have the opportunity to build on the achievements of the past few years and steer the bank towards even greater success in the future.