Mumbai, February 25, 2026: Axis Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, in collaboration with Adda Education, has launched a structured Hire‑Train‑Deploy (HTD) programme to build a distinctive cadre of Relationship Managers (RMs) for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG). The initiative is sharply focused on strengthening the Bank’s rapidly growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) franchise, one of its key strategic priority areas.
The programme is designed to build skills differently from conventional industry models, equipping RMs with role-ready capabilities tailored to the nuanced needs of SME clients. Launched at a time when the Union Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on skilling and service‑sector employment, the HTD model ensures that new RMs are deployment‑ready and effective from day one, bridging the gap between hiring and real‑world readiness through structured, application‑led training.
Key features of the HTD programme include:
- Co‑curated, role‑specific curriculum aligned to Commercial Banking RM requirements
- Practice-led learning through real-life simulations and customer engagement scenarios
- Structured exposure to products, processes and regulatory context
- Deployment-ready training with clear alignment to Axis Bank’s CBG roles
Commenting on the initiative, Rajkamal Vempati, Group Executive & Head of Human Resources, Axis Bank, said, “As the services sector plays an increasingly pivotal role in India’s growth, the need for job‑ready, future‑facing talent has never been greater, especially in a high‑priority segment like SMEs. The Hire‑Train‑Deploy programme helps us scale a high‑quality, deployment‑ready talent pipeline aligned to the evolving needs of our Commercial Banking business, while enabling meaningful career growth for our people.”
Mr. Bimaljeet Bhasin, CEO, Skilling & Higher Education, Adda Education, added, “The launch of the CBG Relationship Manager Program reflects Axis Bank’s continued trust in Career247 to build a high-quality talent pipeline for complex, customer-facing roles. This collaboration marks a natural expansion of our partnership into Commercial Banking, focused on developing Relationship Managers who are prepared for real‑world business challenges and aligned with the Bank’s customer‑centric growth strategy.”
With this initiative, Axis Bank continues to strengthen its talent advantage by building differentiated RM capability in SME banking and scaling a future‑ready skill ecosystem that supports both business growth and the national skilling agenda.
