Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, March 2026 — Gaurav Rajput has joined DBS Bank as Managing Director & Head of Group Marketing and Communications for India, bringing over two decades of leadership experience across banking, financial services, and media.
In his new role at DBS Bank, Gaurav will lead the bank’s marketing and communications strategy in India, overseeing brand positioning, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and integrated marketing initiatives aligned with DBS’ digital-first and customer-centric growth agenda. His mandate will focus on strengthening DBS’ brand leadership in India while supporting business expansion across consumer, SME, and corporate banking segments.
Prior to joining DBS, Gaurav served as Chief Marketing Officer at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group), where he drove brand strategy, P&L oversight, and marketing initiatives across marquee publications including The Times of India, The Economic Times, Navbharat Times, Maharashtra Times, and other regional and city-focused brands.
Earlier, he spent eight years at Standard Chartered, holding multiple senior leadership roles including Managing Director & Global Head – Corporate & Investment Bank Marketing, Managing Director & Head – Consumer Bank Marketing (Asia), and Managing Director & Head – Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing for India & South Asia. During this period, he led brand, marketing, digital, CSR, and corporate affairs strategies across international and Indian markets.
Before Standard Chartered, Gaurav was Chief Marketing Officer at IDFC Bank, and earlier served as Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company Limited and Director – Marketing & Digital at Aviva. His earlier banking tenure includes Vice President – Marketing & Customer Segments at Citibank India, along with foundational marketing roles at NDTV, Rediffusion Y&R, and FCB Ulka.
With extensive experience across brand transformation, digital marketing, corporate affairs, and integrated communications, Gaurav Rajput’s appointment reflects DBS Bank’s continued investment in strengthening its brand and stakeholder engagement in India.
About DBS Bank
DBS Bank is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is positioned across the key Asian growth corridors of Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The bank has been recognized globally as “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance and Euromoney, and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. Known for its digital innovation, DBS has also been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” and “Most Innovative in Digital Banking.” DBS provides a full range of consumer, SME, and corporate banking services and is committed to building lasting relationships while creating impact beyond banking through the DBS Foundation.
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