Mumbai: Bank of Baroda has announced the appointment of Hari Har Mishra as the Government of India (GOI) Nominee Director on its Board, effective October 23, 2026. He replaces Ashish Madhaorao More and will hold the position until further orders.
According to the bank’s regulatory disclosure, the nomination was made by the Central Government through a notification dated October 23, 2026. The appointment has been made under Section 9(3)(b) of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970.
Hari Har Mishra currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. His appointment brings his experience in financial management, audit, vigilance, policy formulation and public administration to the board of the public sector bank.
Who Is Hari Har Mishra? Education and Professional Background
Hari Har Mishra is a 1997-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS). He is 54 years old and has more than 28 years of professional experience across financial administration, expenditure management, audit, vigilance and policy formulation.
His academic qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Archaeology from Allahabad University and an MBA in Finance from the National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM), Faridabad.
Over the course of his career, Mishra has served in several important positions across government departments, gaining experience in financial oversight, administrative management and institutional governance.
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Previous Positions Held by Hari Har Mishra
Before and during his current assignment as Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Mishra held several key positions in government. These include:
- Indian Finance Advisor (IFA), Headquarters Training Command, Air Force: Handled financial advisory responsibilities within the defence establishment.
- Joint Controller General of Defence Accounts (HRD): Served in a senior role involving human resource-related functions in the Defence Accounts Department.
- Joint Controller General of Defence Accounts (Offset Audit): Worked in defence-related audit and financial oversight.
- Chief Vigilance Officer, Defence Accounts Department: Held responsibilities related to vigilance and administrative integrity.
- Director, Ministry of Environment and Forests: Served in the central government ministry dealing with environmental and forest-related matters.
- Additional Mission Director, Ministry of Ganga Rejuvenation: Contributed to administrative responsibilities associated with the Ganga rejuvenation programme.
These assignments reflect his experience across defence finance, government expenditure, vigilance, environmental administration and public policy.
Awards and Recognition
Hari Har Mishra has received recognition for his professional contributions, including the Raksha Mantri Award for overall performance and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation.
His experience in financial administration and public sector governance is relevant to his new responsibility as the Government of India’s nominee on the Bank of Baroda board.
What Does the Appointment Mean for Bank of Baroda?
The appointment of a Government of India Nominee Director represents the Central Government’s participation in the bank’s board-level governance. As a public sector bank, Bank of Baroda operates within the regulatory and governance framework applicable to government-owned banks.
Mishra’s appointment follows the government’s notification dated October 23, 2026, and remains effective until further orders. He succeeds Ashish Madhaorao More as the government’s nominee representative on the board.
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda (BoB) is a major Indian public sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established in 1908, it provides a wide range of banking and financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, international banking, digital banking and loans. The bank operates across India and has an international presence, serving individuals, businesses and institutional customers.
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