JSFB Seeks Shareholder Approval for Appointing Three Independent Directors
Jana Small Finance Bank is seeking shareholder approval via postal ballot for appointing Ajay Rotti Jayathirtha, Pankaj Razdan, and Malini B Mallikarjun as Independent Directors. E-voting is from March 27 to April 25, 2026. All appointees will receive ₹10 lakh annual remuneration and sitting fees.
Appointments of independent directors are crucial for corporate governance and strategic direction, thus having a medium-term impact on the company's operations and stakeholder confidence.
The announcement is a routine corporate action regarding board appointments and does not contain any information that would suggest a positive or negative financial impact on the company.
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited (JSFB) has issued a notice for a postal ballot to seek shareholder approval for the appointment of three individuals as Non-Executive Independent Directors. The proposed directors are Mr. Ajay Rotti Jayathirtha, Mr. Pankaj Razdan, and Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun. Their appointments are considered special resolutions.
The e-voting period for the postal ballot will commence on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM IST and conclude on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. The results of the e-voting are expected to be declared on or before Monday, April 27, 2026.
Mr. Ajay Rotti Jayathirtha, with over 22 years of experience in tax and regulatory advisory, will receive an annual remuneration of ₹10,00,000 and a sitting fee of ₹60,000 per Board meeting and ₹40,000 per committee meeting. Mrs. Malini B Mallikarjun's appointment is effective from March 20, 2026, and she will also serve for a term of five years. Mr. Pankaj Razdan, a veteran in financial services with over 30 years of experience, will also receive the same remuneration and sitting fees.
The notice is being sent to members whose email addresses are registered as of the cut-off date, Friday, March 20, 2026. The bank has engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to provide the e-voting facility.
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