South Indian Bank Announces 98th AGM on Aug 20, 2026; Proposes ₹0.45 Dividend
The South Indian Bank will hold its 98th AGM on August 20, 2026, via VC/OAVM. Shareholders will consider the FY26 financial statements and vote on a ₹0.45 per share dividend. Sri. Mahesh Muralidhar Pai is proposed as MD & CEO from Oct 1, 2026. The bank also plans to raise up to ₹1,000 Crore via debt issuance.
The AGM agenda includes routine matters like financial statement adoption, director appointments, and auditor remuneration. However, the proposed dividend, the appointment of a new MD & CEO, and the plan to raise ₹1,000 Crore through debt issuance are material events that can impact the bank's financial structure and strategic direction.
The announcement is primarily procedural, detailing the upcoming AGM, dividend proposal, key appointments, and fundraising plans. While these are important corporate actions, they do not inherently signal a significant positive or negative shift in the bank's immediate financial performance or outlook based solely on this notice.
The South Indian Bank Limited has announced its 98th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The bank will present the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2025-26 for consideration and adoption.
Shareholders will also vote on a proposed dividend of ₹0.45 per equity share (45%) for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026. The AGM agenda includes the appointment of a director in place of Sri. Dolphy Jose, who retires by rotation, and fixing the remuneration for Joint Statutory Auditors, M/s. M P Chitale & Co. and M/s. Borkar & Muzumdar, with a proposed remuneration not exceeding ₹2,60,00,000/- per annum plus GST and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
In a significant special business item, the bank seeks approval for the appointment of Sri. Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as Director and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for a period of three years from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029, subject to RBI approval. Additionally, Smt. Lakshmi Ramakrishna Srinivas is proposed for re-appointment as an Independent Director for a second term of five years from November 20, 2026, to November 19, 2031.
The bank also plans to raise funds by issuing Tier-II bonds/debentures/securities on a private placement basis, with an amount not exceeding ₹1,000 Crores within the overall borrowing limits. The e-voting facility for shareholders will commence on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM (IST) and conclude on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM (IST). The Record Date for determining eligibility for voting and dividend is Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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