{"id":219800,"date":"2026-08-26T14:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=219800"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:08:23","slug":"uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UCO Bank Share Price Rises 0.69% After Ministry of Finance Appoints Rajendra Kumar Saboo as Additional MD and CEO on August 26, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>UCO Bank (UCOBANK) at Rs 26.23, +0.69% on Aug 26. Ministry of Finance appoints Rajendra Kumar Saboo as additional MD &amp; CEO. He is currently an Executive Director. Intraday Rs 26.08-26.43.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<p><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> Why is UCO Bank share price rising today?<\/p>\n<p>UCO Bank share price gained 0.69% to Rs 26.23 on August 26, 2026 after the Ministry of Finance announced that the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD &amp; CEO) of UCO Bank has been assigned to Rajendra Kumar Saboo, who is currently an Executive Director at the bank. The assignment of additional charge is a common arrangement in public sector banks during a transition period before a full-term MD &amp; CEO appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=uco-bank-md-ceo\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#About_UCO_Bank\" title=\"About UCO Bank\">About UCO Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Rajendra_Kumar_Saboo_Appointed_as_Additional_MD_CEO\" title=\"Rajendra Kumar Saboo Appointed as Additional MD &amp; CEO\">Rajendra Kumar Saboo Appointed as Additional MD &amp; CEO<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#How_PSU_Bank_CEO_Appointments_Work\" title=\"How PSU Bank CEO Appointments Work\">How PSU Bank CEO Appointments Work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#UCO_Bank_Stock_Data\" title=\"UCO Bank Stock Data\">UCO Bank Stock Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Context_UCO_Banks_Business_and_Financial_Position\" title=\"Context: UCO Bank&#8217;s Business and Financial Position\">Context: UCO Bank&#8217;s Business and Financial Position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Key_Risks_for_UCO_Bank_Investors\" title=\"Key Risks for UCO Bank Investors\">Key Risks for UCO Bank Investors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Asset_Quality_and_Credit_Risk\" title=\"Asset Quality and Credit Risk\">Asset Quality and Credit Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Government_Ownership_and_Capital_Constraints\" title=\"Government Ownership and Capital Constraints\">Government Ownership and Capital Constraints<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_UCO_Bank_Share_Price\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on UCO Bank Share Price\">Frequently Asked Questions on UCO Bank Share Price<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Why_is_UCO_Bank_share_price_rising_today\" title=\"Why is UCO Bank share price rising today?\">Why is UCO Bank share price rising today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Who_is_Rajendra_Kumar_Saboo_at_UCO_Bank\" title=\"Who is Rajendra Kumar Saboo at UCO Bank?\">Who is Rajendra Kumar Saboo at UCO Bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#What_does_additional_charge_mean_in_a_PSU_bank\" title=\"What does additional charge mean in a PSU bank?\">What does additional charge mean in a PSU bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#How_are_PSU_bank_CEOs_appointed_in_India\" title=\"How are PSU bank CEOs appointed in India?\">How are PSU bank CEOs appointed in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#What_is_the_volume_trend_for_UCO_Bank_on_August_26_2026\" title=\"What is the volume trend for UCO Bank on August 26, 2026?\">What is the volume trend for UCO Bank on August 26, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#What_is_UCO_Banks_NSE_ticker\" title=\"What is UCO Bank&#8217;s NSE ticker?\">What is UCO Bank&#8217;s NSE ticker?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/uco-bank-share-price-rajendra-saboo-md-ceo-2026\/#Is_UCO_Bank_a_good_stock_to_buy_after_the_MD_appointment\" title=\"Is UCO Bank a good stock to buy after the MD appointment?\">Is UCO Bank a good stock to buy after the MD appointment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_UCO_Bank\"><\/span><strong>About UCO Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UCO Bank is a public sector bank (PSU bank) with the Government of India as its majority shareholder. The bank was established in 1943 and is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. UCO Bank provides a full range of banking services including retail and corporate banking, trade finance, and treasury operations. The bank is listed on the NSE under the ticker UCOBANK and has a pan-India branch network.<\/p>\n<p>As a government-owned bank, UCO Bank&#8217;s senior leadership appointments including the Managing Director and CEO are made by the Ministry of Finance through the Banks Board Bureau and Cabinet Committee on Appointments process. Such appointments are a regular feature of PSU bank governance and are disclosed to the stock exchanges as material events under SEBI&#8217;s LODR regulations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rajendra_Kumar_Saboo_Appointed_as_Additional_MD_CEO\"><\/span><strong>Rajendra Kumar Saboo Appointed as Additional MD &amp; CEO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check UCO Bank live data on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Finance has assigned the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UCO Bank to Rajendra Kumar Saboo, who currently serves as an Executive Director at the bank. An &#8216;additional charge&#8217; appointment is a common interim arrangement in public sector banks where an existing senior official takes on the MD &amp; CEO responsibilities in addition to their existing responsibilities, pending the formal appointment of a full-term MD &amp; CEO.<\/p>\n<p>Rajendra Kumar Saboo&#8217;s background as an Executive Director of UCO Bank means he is already familiar with the bank&#8217;s operations, loan book, and governance framework. This internal appointment typically provides continuity in day-to-day management while the formal selection process for a permanent MD &amp; CEO is completed through the Banks Board Bureau mechanism.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_PSU_Bank_CEO_Appointments_Work\"><\/span><strong>How PSU Bank CEO Appointments Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In India&#8217;s public sector banking system, the appointment of Managing Director and CEO-level officials is governed by the Banks Board Bureau (BBB), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Finance. The BBB recommends candidates to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), which makes the formal approval. The process can take months, during which an interim or additional charge arrangement keeps the bank&#8217;s top management functioning without disruption. This is a standard feature of PSU bank governance rather than an unusual development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UCO_Bank_Stock_Data\"><\/span><strong>UCO Bank Stock Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #1F4E79; color: #fff; padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">NSE Ticker<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">UCOBANK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Sector<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Banking \/ Public Sector Banks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">CMP (Aug 26, 2026)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rs 26.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Change on Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">+Rs 0.18 (+0.69%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Intraday High<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rs 26.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Intraday Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rs 26.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Volume (Aug 26)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">287,957 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">5-Day Average Volume<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">296,056 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Volume Change<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">-2.74% vs 5-day average<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">New MD &amp; CEO (Additional Charge)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rajendra Kumar Saboo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Previous Role<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Executive Director, UCO Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Appointing Authority<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ministry of Finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context_UCO_Banks_Business_and_Financial_Position\"><\/span><strong>Context: UCO Bank&#8217;s Business and Financial Position<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UCO Bank has been on a recovery trajectory in recent years, having substantially improved its asset quality ratios after a period of elevated non-performing assets. The bank has benefited from the broader PSU banking sector recovery driven by India&#8217;s economic growth, improved credit discipline, and recapitalisation support from the government. A stable leadership transition is important for maintaining the bank&#8217;s momentum on credit quality and business growth.<\/p>\n<p>UCO Bank&#8217;s share price at Rs 26.23 reflects the market&#8217;s generally constructive view on PSU banks while also pricing in the risks associated with a smaller government-owned bank competing with larger peers and private sector banks for deposits and loans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Risks_for_UCO_Bank_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Key Risks for UCO Bank Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asset_Quality_and_Credit_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Asset Quality and Credit Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a PSU bank, UCO Bank has historically had elevated non-performing asset (NPA) ratios compared to leading private sector banks. While the NPA position has improved, a deterioration in the credit environment could reverse this progress.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Ownership_and_Capital_Constraints\"><\/span><strong>Government Ownership and Capital Constraints<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Government ownership provides implicit support but can also constrain the bank&#8217;s ability to act with the speed and flexibility of private sector peers on capital allocation, branch strategy, and product innovation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UCO Bank share price gain of 0.69% on August 26, 2026 reflects a measured positive response to a management continuity announcement. The appointment of Rajendra Kumar Saboo as additional MD &amp; CEO by the Ministry of Finance is a standard PSU bank governance mechanism that provides leadership continuity while the permanent appointment process runs its course. Investors in UCO Bank shares should track the bank&#8217;s quarterly asset quality metrics, net interest margin trends, and the eventual announcement of a full-term MD &amp; CEO. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track live share prices and get daily stock insights.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_UCO_Bank_Share_Price\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on UCO Bank Share Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_UCO_Bank_share_price_rising_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is UCO Bank share price rising today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> UCO Bank share price rose 0.69% to Rs 26.23 on August 26, 2026 after the Ministry of Finance announced that Rajendra Kumar Saboo, currently an Executive Director at UCO Bank, has been assigned the additional charge of Managing Director and CEO.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Rajendra_Kumar_Saboo_at_UCO_Bank\"><\/span><strong>Who is Rajendra Kumar Saboo at UCO Bank?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Rajendra Kumar Saboo is an Executive Director of UCO Bank who has been given the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank by the Ministry of Finance. As an internal appointment, he is already familiar with the bank&#8217;s operations and governance framework.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_additional_charge_mean_in_a_PSU_bank\"><\/span><strong>What does additional charge mean in a PSU bank?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> In a public sector bank, additional charge means an existing senior official takes on the MD &amp; CEO responsibilities in addition to their current role on an interim basis. This arrangement is used while the formal permanent appointment process through the Banks Board Bureau and the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is completed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_PSU_bank_CEOs_appointed_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How are PSU bank CEOs appointed in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Public sector bank CEOs are appointed through the Banks Board Bureau (BBB), which recommends candidates to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for formal approval. The process can take several months, during which an interim arrangement (additional charge) keeps the bank&#8217;s senior management functioning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_volume_trend_for_UCO_Bank_on_August_26_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the volume trend for UCO Bank on August 26, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> UCO Bank traded 287,957 shares on August 26, 2026, compared to its five-day average of 296,056 shares, a decrease of 2.74%. The muted volume change suggests the appointment announcement was received calmly rather than generating unusual trading activity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_UCO_Banks_NSE_ticker\"><\/span><strong>What is UCO Bank&#8217;s NSE ticker?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> UCO Bank trades on the NSE under the ticker symbol UCOBANK. The bank is a public sector bank majority-owned by the Government of India and is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_UCO_Bank_a_good_stock_to_buy_after_the_MD_appointment\"><\/span><strong>Is UCO Bank a good stock to buy after the MD appointment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The MD appointment is an operational governance development rather than a fundamental business change. UCO Bank&#8217;s investment suitability depends on its NPA trajectory, earnings growth, and valuation relative to PSU banking peers. This article does not constitute investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UCO Bank share price rose 0.69% on Aug 26 after Ministry of Finance appointed Rajendra Kumar Saboo as additional MD &#038; CEO. 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