Federal Bank Seeks Shareholder Approval for Key Director Re-appointment and Variable Pay
Federal Bank is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for the re-appointment of Mr. Harsh Dugar as Executive Director for three years starting June 23, 2026. Shareholders will also vote on variable pay for former MD & CEO, Mr. Shyam Srinivasan (₹76.71 lakh), and former ED, Ms. Shalini Warrier (₹25 lakh) for FY24-25. Remote e-voting is open from May 6 to June 4, 2026.
The re-appointment of a key director and approval of variable pay for senior management are important decisions impacting the company's leadership and compensation structure. Shareholder approval is a necessary step for these actions.
The announcement is a routine procedural step for seeking shareholder approval on director re-appointment and variable pay, which is standard corporate governance practice. The details provided are factual and do not inherently suggest a positive or negative outlook for the company.
The Federal Bank Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated April 29, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for three special business items. The resolutions include the re-appointment of Mr. Harsh Dugar as a Whole-Time Director, designated as an Executive Director, for a period of three years from June 23, 2026, to June 22, 2029. This re-appointment has already received approval from the RBI.
Additionally, shareholders will vote on the payment of variable pay for FY 2024-25 to two former key personnel. Mr. Shyam Srinivasan, Former Managing Director & CEO, is proposed to receive ₹76,71,000.00 as variable pay. Ms. Shalini Warrier, former Executive Director, is proposed to receive ₹25,00,000.00 as variable pay. Both payments are subject to member approval and have received RBI's prior sanction.
The bank is facilitating voting through remote e-voting, which commenced on Wednesday, May 06, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. IST and will conclude on Thursday, June 04, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. IST. The results of the postal ballot will be announced within two working days from the last day of e-voting and will be made available on the bank's website and stock exchange websites.
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