Dhiraj Relli

Mr. Dhiraj Relli leads HDFC Securities—one of India’s most trusted financial services brands—driving its evolution into a diversified financial services powerhouse. He is a transformative leader steering the organization toward a future defined by innovation, inclusivity, and intelligent technology.

With over three decades of experience, Mr. Relli has cultivated a profound understanding of capital markets, investments, and the banking and financial landscape, resulting in substantial growth for HDFC Securities. Under his guidance, the firm has become a comprehensive financial solutions provider, evolving from the traditional broking model of RM-serviced clients through physical branches to a completely digital offering, catering to seasoned investors as well as new-age customers such as millennials. Before joining HDFC Securities, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Branch Banking at HDFC Bank, where he oversaw a network of over 800 branches, helping to transform retail operations and enhance customer focus within India’s banking sector. His prior roles also include serving as the Country Head of Branch Banking at Centurion Bank of Punjab and holding key leadership positions at ICICI Bank. His extensive experience has positioned him as a key player in India’s financial sector, and he is an active member of multiple advisory committees across leading stock exchanges.

A B.Com. (Honours) graduate from Delhi University, Mr. Relli is a qualified Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has further enriched his expertise through an Advanced Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, as well as the AI Applications for Growth program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. These educational experiences empower him to effectively harness technology and data-driven insights to foster business development.

With a relentless focus on customer experience, digital innovation, and financial inclusion, Mr. Relli continues to shape the future of investing in India, ensuring HDFC Securities remains a market leader in the country’s rapidly expanding financial ecosystem.