Suryoday Small Finance Bank Holds 18th AGM; Approves Dividend and Fund Raising
Suryoday Small Finance Bank's 18th AGM was held on August 6, 2026. Members approved a final dividend of ₹1.50 per share and resolutions for raising up to ₹300 Crore via equity and ₹200 Crore via debt. Director appointments and remuneration for key executives were also approved.
The approval for raising substantial capital (₹300 Crore equity and ₹200 Crore debt) will significantly impact the bank's financial capacity and growth prospects. The declaration of a dividend is also a positive sign for shareholders.
The announcement details the successful conclusion of the AGM, approval of dividend, and significant fundraising initiatives, which are positive developments for the bank.
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited conducted its Eighteenth (18th) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, August 06, 2026, commencing at 12:30 P.M. IST via Video-Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting was held in compliance with circulars from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and SEBI.
The Bank provided e-voting facilities to its members from August 02, 2026, to August 05, 2026, with an additional Insta-Poll during the AGM for those who could not vote remotely. The AGM concluded at 2:00 P.M. IST after the e-voting process.
Key resolutions considered and approved by the members included the adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, and a Final Dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share (15% of face value). The appointment of Mr. Ranjit Jayant Shah as a Director and the re-appointment of Mr. Krishna Prasad Nair as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman were also approved. Furthermore, the members approved the remuneration for MD & CEO Mr. Baskar Babu Ramachandran and Executive Director Mr. Hemant Shah for FY 2026-27.
Significantly, the Bank received approval to raise funds up to ₹300 Crore through various equity instruments and up to ₹200 Crore through debt instruments (Tier-2 Capital). Amendments to the Suryoday ESOP Scheme 2019 were also approved.
During the meeting, the MD & CEO and CFO presented insights into the Bank's performance and future strategies. The Bank's Chairman, Mr. Krishna Prasad Nair, and MD & CEO, Mr. Baskar Babu Ramachandran, addressed member queries on financial statements, business performance, digital banking, and expansion plans. The Bank also confirmed that its statutory auditors provided an unmodified opinion and there were no adverse remarks in the Secretarial Audit Report.
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