Utkarsh SFB Appoints Sarjukumar Simaria as Executive Director, Approves ₹500 Crore Bond Issuance
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank approved a ₹500 crore Tier II bond issuance. Mr. Sarjukumar Pravin Simaria was appointed Whole Time Director from June 22, 2026, for three years, relinquishing his CFO role. The 10th AGM is scheduled for August 04, 2026.
The bond issuance will strengthen the bank's capital base, and the appointment of a Whole Time Director with extensive experience is likely to positively influence strategic decisions. The AGM is a routine corporate event.
The appointment of an experienced director and the approval of a bond issuance are positive developments for the bank's growth and financial stability.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited announced key decisions following its Board Meeting held on June 20, 2026. The Board approved the issuance of Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable, Tier II bonds aggregating up to ₹500 crore on a private placement basis. This issuance is intended to form part of the bank's additional Tier II Capital.
In a significant human resource decision, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Sarjukumar Pravin Simaria as an Additional Director in the category of Whole Time Director (Executive Director). This appointment is for a term of three consecutive years, effective from June 22, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Simaria, a seasoned finance professional with over three decades of experience, has been instrumental in strengthening the bank's financial architecture, including leading the bank through its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and a recent ₹950 crore capital raise.
Consequent to his appointment as Whole Time Director, and in compliance with RBI approval, Mr. Simaria will relinquish his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bank with effect from the close of business hours on June 20, 2026. The bank also announced that its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, at 02:30 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing.
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