Bank of Maharashtra Officially Appoints Prasenjeet Fadnavis as Shareholder Director
Bank of Maharashtra confirmed the appointment of Mr. Prasenjeet Shrikrishna Fadnavis as Shareholder Director following his successful election during the March 23, 2026 EGM. The appointment was officially communicated to stock exchanges under regulatory requirements, with the new director bringing over three decades of experience across telecom, banking, education, and rural development sectors.

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Bank of Maharashtra has officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. Prasenjeet Shrikrishna Fadnavis as Shareholder Director, effective March 24, 2026, following his successful election during the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 23, 2026. The bank notified stock exchanges about the appointment under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
EGM Results and Director Elections
The Extraordinary General Meeting, conducted through video conferencing with 55 members including one authorized Government of India representative, addressed critical board appointments. Shareholders approved two key agenda items related to board composition under regulatory requirements.
| Voting Details: | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes Cast: | 6,92,13,87,007 |
| Votes in Favor: | 6,76,74,02,215 |
| Approval Percentage: | 97.78% |
| Total Participants: | 973 |
In the shareholder director election, Mr. Fadnavis emerged victorious among four qualified candidates, securing the majority of votes cast.
| Candidate Name: | Votes Received |
|---|---|
| Shri Prasenjeet Shrikrishna Fadnavis: | 890,790,173 |
| Smt. Ruma Dey: | 209,930,692 |
| Shri Alok Jain: | 15,751,838 |
| Smt. Reena Jha Tripathi: | 10,438,529 |
Director Profile and Qualifications
Mr. Prasenjeet Shrikrishna Fadnavis, aged 52 years, brings extensive experience across multiple sectors to his new role. His educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, L.L.B., and a Diploma in Cyber Law.
| Appointment Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Appointment Date: | March 24, 2026 |
| Tenure Until: | June 30, 2028 |
| Appointment Clause: | Section 9(3)(i) of Banking Companies Act, 1970 |
| Current Position: | Executive Director - Corporate Relations, Dr. D. Y. Patil Business School |
The new director is a technocrat with over three decades of experience spanning telecom, banking, cyber laws, education, and rural development. He has been associated with leading educational institutions including Savitribai Phule Pune University and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, while also being involved in social services.
Executive Director Appointment
Simultaneously, shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Shri Prabhat Kiran as Executive Director. The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, had initially appointed him on November 24, 2025, under Section 9(3)(a) of the Banking Companies Act for a three-year term.
Regulatory Compliance and Meeting Framework
The EGM was chaired by Mr. Nidhu Saxena, MD & CEO, following established regulations. Remote e-voting was conducted from March 18-22, 2026, with Central Depository Services (India) Limited providing the e-voting platform.
| Meeting Logistics: | Details |
|---|---|
| Notice Dispatch Date: | February 23, 2026 |
| Shareholders Notified: | 8,55,930 |
| Meeting Duration: | 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM |
| Scrutinizer: | S.N. Ananthasubramanian & Co. |
The meeting adhered to all regulatory requirements under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. The comprehensive scrutinizer's report confirmed all votes as valid, with compliance to Banking Companies Act provisions ensuring no shareholder held more than 10% voting rights.
How might Mr. Fadnavis's technology and cyber law expertise influence Bank of Maharashtra's digital transformation strategy over the next two years?
What impact could the new board composition have on Bank of Maharashtra's strategic direction and market positioning in the competitive banking sector?
Will the appointment of both a new Shareholder Director and Executive Director signal any major policy shifts or expansion plans for the bank?

































