Bajaj Finance to Re-appoint Pramit Jhaveri as Independent Director for 5 Years
Bajaj Finance board approved the re-appointment of Pramit Jhaveri as Non-executive Independent Director. The second term is for five consecutive years, effective August 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval. Jhaveri is not related to any other directors.
The re-appointment of an independent director is a routine corporate governance event. While it signifies stability, it does not typically involve a significant change in business operations or financial performance that would warrant a 'HIGH' impact.
The re-appointment of an experienced director like Pramit Jhaveri for a substantial term indicates stability and confidence in leadership, which is generally viewed positively by the market.
Bajaj Finance Limited announced that its Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the re-appointment of Pramit Jhaveri as a Non-executive Independent Director. This re-appointment is for a second term of five consecutive years, effective from August 1, 2026. The decision is subject to the approval of the shareholders through a special resolution.
The Board meeting where this approval was granted was held on April 29, 2026. The company confirmed that Pramit Jhaveri is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order from SEBI or any other authority, and therefore, he is not disqualified for re-appointment.
Pramit Jhaveri's profile highlights his extensive experience in the banking sector, including his tenure as Vice Chairman - Banking, Asia Pacific at Citi and as Chief Executive Officer of Citibank India from 2010 to 2019. He currently serves as an advisor and mentor to startups and corporates, 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. He is not related to any of the directors of Bajaj Finance Limited.
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