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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Appoints Dr. Ram Jass Yadav as Additional Director

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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank appointed Dr. Ram Jass Yadav as an Additional Director for a term of five years from January 3, 2026, to January 2, 2031. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval. Dr. Yadav has over 40 years of banking experience.

Why it matters

The appointment of an additional director with extensive experience can positively influence strategic decisions and governance, but the immediate financial impact is not quantifiable.

The market read

The appointment of a new director is a standard corporate governance event and does not inherently indicate positive or negative performance or future outlook.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Ram Jass Yadav as an Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Non-Independent. This decision was made by the Board of Directors during their meeting on Saturday, January 03, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The appointment is subject to the approval of the Bank's Shareholders and is for a period of five consecutive years, effective from January 03, 2026, to January 02, 2031, inclusive. Dr. Ram Jass Yadav is not debarred from holding such an office by any regulatory authority.

Dr. Yadav brings over 40 years of diversified banking experience, including retail, corporate, treasury, credit, risk management, compliance, and governance. His expertise spans rural, metro, and international banking environments. He has a proven track record in driving digital transformation, strategic planning, and building high-performing teams. He previously served as Chief General Manager at Bank of Baroda and was appointed as Executive Director of Punjab & Sind Bank by the Government of India. Currently, he is a Professor of Practice at IGU, Rewari. He holds multiple qualifications including CAIIB, MBA, Company Secretary, Cost and Management Accountant, and a Ph.D. in Banking & Finance.

The Board meeting commenced at 11:30 a.m. (IST) and concluded at 3:30 p.m. (IST). This disclosure will also be available on the Bank's website.

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