Bajaj Finance Re-appoints Pramit Jhaveri as Independent Director for 5 Years
Bajaj Finance Limited's Board has approved the re-appointment of Pramit Jhaveri as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term. The five-year term begins on 1 August 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Jhaveri is not related to any existing directors.
The re-appointment of an independent director is a governance-related event. While important for stability, it does not directly impact the company's immediate financial performance or strategic direction in a major way.
The re-appointment of an experienced director like Pramit Jhaveri for a significant term is viewed positively as it indicates continuity and confidence in leadership.
Bajaj Finance Limited announced the re-appointment of Pramit Jhaveri as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term of five consecutive years.
This re-appointment is effective from 1 August 2026 and will conclude on 31 July 2031. The decision was made by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at their meeting held on 29 April 2026. The re-appointment is subject to the approval of the company's shareholders through a special resolution.
Pramit Jhaveri is not related to any of the directors of Bajaj Finance. He brings extensive experience, having previously served as Vice Chairman - Banking, Asia Pacific at Citi and as Chief Executive Officer of Citibank India. He also currently serves as an advisor and mentor to startups, corporates, and family offices, and is a Senior Advisor to Premji Invest and PJT Partners. He is also an Independent Director on the Boards of Bajaj Finserv and Larsen & Toubro.
The Board meeting commenced at 1:45 p.m. and concluded at 3:50 p.m. on 29 April 2026. The company confirmed that Jhaveri is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order from SEBI or any other authority.
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