Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO Arrested for GST Violations; CFO Appointed Interim Head
Fino Payments Bank's MD & CEO, Rishi Gupta, arrested on Feb 27, 2026, under CGST/SGST Act. CFO Ketan Merchant appointed interim head. Arrest relates to business partners, not bank's GST compliance. Bank cooperating with authorities; no immediate impact stated.
The arrest of the Managing Director and CEO is a material event that can have a significant impact on the company's operations, reputation, and stock price.
The arrest of the MD & CEO of a bank is a significant negative event that can impact investor confidence and operational stability.
Fino Payments Bank Limited announced that its Managing Director (MD & CEO), Mr. Rishi Gupta, has been arrested on February 27, 2026, under the provisions of sections 132(1)(a) and 132(1)(i) of the CGST and SGST Act, 2017. The arrest is related to business partners of the bank and not the bank's GST compliance. The bank is cooperating with the authorities and has stated that there is no immediate impact on its operations.
In response to this development, a special Board Meeting was held on the same day. During this meeting, Mr. Ketan Merchant, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), was appointed as the Head of the Organization. He will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the bank in the absence of Mr. Rishi Gupta, until further resolution by the Board or until Mr. Gupta resumes his duties.
The Board meeting commenced at 06:45 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 07:06 p.m. (IST). The bank has also disclosed this information to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and will make further disclosures if any material developments occur. The bank is actively taking measures to address the situation.
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