Abans Financial Services Appoints New CFO, Non-Executive Director, and Internal Auditors
Abans Financial Services appointed Mr. Karan Heda as Non-Executive Director and Mr. Raghunathan Mudaliar as CFO, effective May 15 & 16, 2026 respectively. The company also appointed V C Shah & Co. as Internal Auditors for FY27 and changed its registered office. Mr. Nirbhay Vassa resigned as CFO.
The appointment of a new CFO and a Non-Executive Director, along with internal re-organization and a change in registered office, are significant corporate actions that can influence governance and operational direction. These changes are considered to have a medium-term impact on the company's strategic execution and management structure.
The announcement details routine management and administrative changes, including appointments and a change of registered office. While these are important corporate actions, they do not inherently indicate a positive or negative shift in the company's performance or outlook.
Abans Financial Services Limited (AFSL) announced significant board and management changes following a meeting on May 15, 2026. The board approved the appointment of Mr. Karan Heda as an Additional Director in a Non-Executive capacity, effective May 15, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Heda, a Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of experience in financial accounting and risk management, currently serves as Vice President – Accounts & Treasury at ABANS Group.
Furthermore, the company appointed M/s. V C Shah & Co. as its Internal Auditors for the financial year 2026-27, effective May 15, 2026. The registered office of the company has also been changed within Mumbai, moving from Nariman Bhavan to Mittal Chambers at Nariman Point.
In a key managerial change, Mr. Raghunathan Mudaliar has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company, effective May 16, 2026. Mr. Mudaliar, a qualified Chartered Accountant with over seven years of experience in NBFCs and capital markets, will also be designated as a Key Managerial Personnel under Regulation 30(5) of SEBI LODR Regulations. This appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Nirbhay Vassa as Whole-Time Director & CFO, effective May 15, 2026.
The company also approved an internal re-organization of roles and responsibilities for certain Senior Management Personnel (SMP), effective May 15, 2026, which involves changes in reporting structures but not employee cessation. The board meeting commenced at 9:00 PM IST and concluded at 9:45 PM IST on May 15, 2026. Consequently, the trading window for dealing in the company's securities will remain closed until 48 hours from the announcement.
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