5 Indian CEOs Who Stepped Down Abruptly

Antara Bhattacharyya

Vishal Sikka Resigns from Infosys: Sikka stepped down amid relentless board–founding tensions, citing personal attacks, governance concerns, and sustained distractions that were affecting company morale and long-term stability.

Ashneer Grover Exits BharatPe: Grover resigned following internal audits, governance disputes, and allegations of financial irregularities that created a storm within the fast-growing fintech startup ecosystem.

Binny Bansal Leaves Flipkart: Bansal exited after allegations of personal misconduct surfaced during Walmart’s due diligence process, creating an abrupt leadership vacuum at India’s top e-commerce company.

Rakesh Kapoor Steps Down from Reckitt Benckiser: Kapoor’s sudden resignation surprised the market, following scrutiny over product safety issues, strategic missteps, and rising pressure from global shareholders and regulators.

Salil Parekh’s Abrupt Departure from Capgemini India (Before Joining Infosys): Parekh left unexpectedly due to disagreements with senior leadership regarding operational autonomy, strategic direction, and the consolidation of regional decision-making across key markets.

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