By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA Bureau Mumbai, October 27, 2025: PL Capital (Prabhudas Lilladher Group), one of India’s most trusted and diversified financial services organizations, has announced the appointment of Zarin Daruwala as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13, 2025.

A distinguished leader in the banking and financial services industry, Daruwala brings with her an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. She has held leadership positions across corporate and retail banking, governance, and strategic transformation, earning widespread respect for her visionary approach and ability to drive sustainable growth.

Before joining PL Capital, Zarin Daruwala served as CEO – India and South Asia at Standard Chartered Bank, where she led a comprehensive transformation of the bank’s operations in the region. Under her leadership, Standard Chartered India witnessed remarkable growth, with a sharpened focus on wealth management and a reinvigorated corporate banking business aligned with India’s expanding economic landscape. Her tenure is widely credited for repositioning the bank as a strategic partner in innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric growth.

As Group CEO of PL Capital, Daruwala will be at the helm of shaping and executing the organization’s next phase of expansion and strategic evolution. Her appointment underscores PL Capital’s commitment to leadership excellence, innovation, and delivering long-term value to clients and stakeholders.

Speaking on the announcement, Priyanka Roy, Brand & PR Head, PL Capital, said, “We are delighted to welcome Zarin Daruwala to the PL Capital family. Her depth of experience, strong leadership acumen, and transformative vision will play a pivotal role in realizing our ambitious growth plans and reinforcing PL Capital’s position as a trusted financial powerhouse.”

Daruwala’s appointment marks a significant milestone for PL Capital as it embarks on a new era of strategic growth and innovation in India’s dynamic financial ecosystem.