SBFC Finance Appoints Mahesh Dayani as MD & CEO, Aseem Dhru Becomes Non-Executive Vice Chairman
SBFC Finance appoints Mahesh Dayani as MD & CEO and Aseem Dhru as Non-Executive Vice Chairman, effective April 1, 2026. As of Dec 31, 2025, AUM stood at ₹10,478 crore. The company reported ₹328 crore profit for the nine-month period with an ROE over 14%.
A change in top leadership, especially the MD & CEO role, can have a significant impact on a company's strategic direction and operational execution, even with a planned transition.
The announcement details a planned leadership transition. While positive for leadership continuity, it does not involve immediate financial performance changes or new strategic initiatives that would strongly sway sentiment.
SBFC Finance Limited announced significant leadership changes, with Mr. Aseem Dhru transitioning from MD & CEO to Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, effective April 01, 2026.
In his new capacity, Mr. Dhru will continue to guide the company's growth strategy. Concurrently, Mr. Mahesh Dayani, currently Executive Director, has been appointed as the new MD & CEO, also effective April 01, 2026. Mr. Dayani, a co-founder of SBFC, brings over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and has been instrumental in the company's strategy, growth, IPO, and market presence.
The Board expressed gratitude for Mr. Dhru's contributions and confidence in Mr. Dayani's ability to lead the company's next phase of growth in the MSME segment. The company confirmed that this leadership transition will not impact its previously announced guidance and strategic priorities. These changes are subject to necessary approvals.
As of December 31, 2025, SBFC Finance reported an Assets Under Management (AUM) of ₹10,478 crore. For the nine-month period, the company recorded profits of ₹328 crore, with a Return on Equity (ROE) exceeding 14%. The company operates with a credit rating of AA- (Stable) and serves the MSME and Gold Loan segments across 230 branches in 181 cities.
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