Utkarsh SFB Board Approves ₹500 Crore Bond Issue, Appoints New Director
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank approved issuing up to ₹500 crore in Tier II bonds. The 10th AGM is scheduled for August 4, 2026. Mr. Sarjukumar Pravin Simaria was appointed as Additional Whole Time Director from June 22, 2026, and relinquished his CFO role on June 20, 2026.
The bond issuance strengthens the bank's capital base, which is a medium-term positive. The appointment of a key director is also significant for strategic direction.
The approval of a ₹500 crore bond issuance and the appointment of a new Whole Time Director are positive developments for the bank's capital raising and strategic management.
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on June 20, 2026, has approved the issuance of Unsecured, Subordinated, Redeemable, Tier II bonds. These Non-Convertible Debentures, part of the additional Tier II Capital, will aggregate up to ₹500 crore and will be issued in one or more tranches on a private placement basis, subject to necessary regulatory and statutory approvals. The proposed issue falls within the borrowing limits prescribed under Section 180(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Furthermore, the Board has scheduled the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Tuesday, August 04, 2026, at 02:30 p.m. IST, to be conducted through Video Conferencing. Shareholders will receive the Notice convening the AGM and the Annual Report for the financial year 2025–26 in due course.
In a significant management change, the Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Sarjukumar Pravin Simaria as an Additional Director in the category of Whole Time Director (Executive Director) for a period of three consecutive years, effective June 22, 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholder approval and follows recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Concurrently, Mr. Simaria will relinquish his position as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bank, effective close of business hours on June 20, 2026, as per regulatory requirements. Mr. Simaria is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector and has played a key role in the Bank's IPO and a recent ₹950 crore capital raise.
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