Bajaj Finance Re-appoints Pramit Jhaveri as Non-executive Independent Director
Bajaj Finance Limited announced the re-appointment of Pramit Jhaveri as Non-executive Independent Director for a second consecutive five-year term effective from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031. The Board of Directors approved this decision on 29 April 2026 based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation, subject to shareholder approval through special resolution.

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Bajaj Finance Limited has announced the re-appointment of Pramit Jhaveri as Non-executive Independent Director for a second consecutive term. The Board of Directors approved this decision on 29 April 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Re-appointment Details
The company's board meeting, held on 29 April 2026, approved Jhaveri's re-appointment for a five-year term. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval through a special resolution.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Director Name: | Pramit Jhaveri |
| DIN: | 00186137 |
| Position: | Non-executive Independent Director |
| Term Duration: | Five consecutive years |
| Effective Period: | 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2031 |
| Rotation Status: | Not liable to retire by rotation |
| Approval Required: | Shareholder special resolution |
Professional Background
Pramit Jhaveri presently acts as advisor and mentor to startups, corporates and family offices. He is Senior Advisor to Premji Invest and PJT Partners and an Independent Director on the Boards of Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Larsen & Toubro. Prior to his current activities, Pramit was Vice Chairman - Banking, Asia Pacific Citi. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Citibank India from 2010 to 2019. He retired from Citibank in November 2019 after a distinguished career in banking of 32 years, having joined the firm as a 23 year old in 1987.
Educational Qualifications and Other Activities
Jhaveri holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sydenham College, Mumbai University and an MBA from the Simon School of Business, University of Rochester. He is an avid tennis player, a keen follower of cricket and soccer and a long standing collector of Indian contemporary art. Beyond his corporate roles, he serves as Trustee on several philanthropic and nonprofit entities in India, including Pratham Education Foundation, World Monuments Fund India, CSMVS museum, Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bangalore, National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), and the University of Rochester, New York.
Regulatory Compliance
The company confirmed that Jhaveri is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order passed by SEBI or any other authority, making him eligible for re-appointment. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 and 51 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 1.45 p.m. and concluded at 3.50 p.m. on 29 April 2026.
Board Independence
The company disclosed that Pramit Jhaveri is not related to any of the directors of the company, maintaining the independence requirements for his role as Non-executive Independent Director.
Historical Stock Returns for Bajaj Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.75% | +0.24% | +11.05% | -11.85% | +3.05% | +70.83% |
How might Jhaveri's extensive banking experience and startup advisory role influence Bajaj Finance's digital transformation strategy over the next five years?
What impact could his simultaneous board positions at Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and L&T have on cross-sector collaboration and strategic synergies?
Will shareholders approve the special resolution given the current market conditions and governance expectations for independent directors?


































