BSE seeks shareholder nod for appointing Saurabh Shukla and Gopalan S. Raghavan as Executive Directors
BSE Limited is seeking shareholder ratification for the appointment of Shri Saurabh Shukla as Executive Director – Critical Operations and Shri Gopalan S. Raghavan as Executive Director – Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management and Investor Grievances. Shareholders will vote via e-voting from June 25, 2026, to July 24, 2026. Both appointments are for up to five years, with a total remuneration of ₹3.45 crore annually for each.
The appointment of Executive Directors is a significant corporate action that strengthens the company's management structure and compliance with regulatory requirements. This can have a medium-term impact on governance and strategic direction.
The announcement is a routine regulatory filing regarding the appointment of key personnel, which requires shareholder approval. It does not contain information that would immediately suggest a positive or negative impact on the company's financials or operations.
BSE Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice to its shareholders seeking ratification for the appointment of two Executive Directors: Shri Saurabh Shukla as Executive Director – Critical Operations (Vertical 1) and Shri Gopalan S. Raghavan as Executive Director – Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management and Investor Grievances (Vertical 2).
This appointment is in compliance with SEBI's amended SECC Regulations, which mandate the appointment of Executive Directors as Key Management Personnel. The e-voting process for shareholders will commence on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and conclude on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST. The resolutions, if passed, will be deemed effective on the conclusion date of the e-voting period.
Shri Saurabh Shukla brings over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, specializing in digital strategy and transformation. Shri Gopalan S. Raghavan is a seasoned finance and capital market leader with over 30 years of experience in Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs). Both appointments are for a term not exceeding five years or until the attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. The total remuneration for each appointee is set at ₹3.45 crore per annum, comprising 75% fixed pay and 25% variable pay.
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