In September 1994 he returned to India as managing director of HDFC Bank.

[1][7] In August 2019 he was reported to be the most highly paid CEO of any Indian bank with a monthly salary of ₹89 lakh (US$100,000).

Sashidhar Jagdishan took charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of HDFC Bank from 27 October 2020.

[10][11] He recently joined Deloitte India as a Senior advisor in 4 October 2023.

[22] He is cousin of Bharat Puri MD of Pidilite Industries and Ex CMD of Cadbury India.