Abans Financial Services Appoints New Non-Executive Director and CFO, Changes Registered Office
Abans Financial Services appointed Mr. Karan Heda as Non-Executive Director and Mr. Raghunathan Mudaliar as CFO, effective May 16, 2026. The company also changed its registered office and appointed V C Shah & Co. as internal auditors for FY27. Mr. Nirbhay Vassa resigned as CFO.
The appointment of key personnel like a new CFO and a Non-Executive Director, along with changes in the registered office and internal auditors, are material events for the company's governance and operations. These changes can influence strategic direction and operational efficiency, thus having a medium-term impact.
The announcement details routine corporate actions such as director appointments, CFO appointment, registered office change, and internal auditor appointment. While these are significant operational changes, they do not inherently suggest a positive or negative financial outlook.
Abans Financial Services Limited (AFSL) announced the outcome of its Board Meeting held on May 15, 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Karan Heda as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Director, effective May 15, 2026. Mr. Heda, a Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of experience in finance and governance, will be subject to shareholder approval and retire by rotation.
The company also appointed M/s. V C Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants, as the Internal Auditors for the financial year 2026-27, effective May 15, 2026.
Furthermore, AFSL has changed its registered office within Mumbai. The new address is 13A/B/C, 1st Floor, Mittal Chambers, Barrister Rajni Patel Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021, from the previous location at 36, 37, 38A, Floor 3, Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021.
Effective May 16, 2026, Mr. Raghunathan Mudaliar has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), replacing Mr. Nirbhay Vassa who resigned as Whole-Time Director & CFO effective May 15, 2026. Mr. Mudaliar, a Chartered Accountant with seven years of experience in NBFCs and capital markets, was previously CFO at Abans Finance Private Limited.
The Board also approved an internal re-organisation of roles and responsibilities for certain Senior Management Personnel (SMP), effective May 15, 2026. This re-organisation involves changes in reporting structures and does not stem from any employee's resignation or termination. The trading window for dealing in the company's securities will remain closed until 48 hours after this announcement.
The Board Meeting commenced at 09:00 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 09:45 P.M. (IST).
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