Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 1: J&K Bank was honored with the esteemed SKOCH Gold Award in the ‘BFSI’ segment for Corporate Governance during the 100th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi.
The award was presented to the Bank’s General Manager & Group Compliance Officer (GCO) Peer Masood Ahmad Chisti, accompanied by General Manager & Divisional Head (ROI), Rajesh Gupta.
MD & CEO Baldev Prakash extended his appreciation to the organizers for acknowledging the Bank’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
In his comments, he emphasized, “Corporate Governance is not merely a compliance requirement; it is a strategic tool that fosters transparency, accountability, and trust—crucial components for sustainable growth. This award is a strong affirmation of the Bank’s solid governance framework and its unwavering commitment to ethics and transparency across all facets of its operations.”
“Receiving this accolade at such a significant summit underscores our firm commitment to guiding the Bank as a responsible financial entity. We will continue to strive for excellence in governance and contribute positively to India’s inclusive growth,” he added.
It is noteworthy that the SKOCH 100th Summit convened a diverse assembly of leaders from the nation’s banking and financial industries.
The summit celebrated the history of discussions from the 99 prior editions of SKOCH summits, emphasizing the creation of a vision for an India propelled by innovation, justice, and equitable opportunities.
