Finkurve Financial Services Allots ESOP Shares, Appoints Additional Director
Finkurve Financial Services Limited allotted 93,500 equity shares under ESOP Plan 2018 to CFO and Senior Manager at Rs. 27 per share, increasing paid-up capital to Rs. 14,01,43,988. The board also appointed Mr. Rajendran Chinna Veerappan as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) effective April 25, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

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Finkurve Financial Services Limited announced the outcome of its board meeting held on April 24, 2026, approving the allotment of equity shares under the Finkurve ESOP Plan 2018 and the appointment of an additional director. The decisions were made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
ESOP Share Allotment
The board approved the allotment of 93,500 equity shares with a face value of Re. 1 at an exercise price of Rs. 27 per share. The shares were allotted to two employees under the Finkurve ESOP Plan 2018:
| Sr No. | Name of the Employee | Designation | No. of Equity Shares Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Aakash Nemichand Jain | Chief Financial Officer | 60,000 |
| 2 | Mrs. Sugandhi Ravi Kumar | Senior Manager-Accounts | 33,500 |
| Total | 93,500 |
The newly allotted shares rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares of the company. Following this allotment, the issued, subscribed, and paid-up capital increased from Rs. 14,00,50,488 to Rs. 14,01,43,988, representing 14,01,43,988 equity shares of Re. 1 each.
Appointment of Additional Director
Based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the board appointed Mr. Rajendran Chinna Veerappan (DIN - 00460061) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) effective April 25, 2026. The appointment is subject to approval by shareholders at the next general meeting or within three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier.
Mr. Rajendran Chinna Veerappan brings over 44 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector. His career includes leadership roles such as CEO of CSB Bank, Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Bank, and CEO of the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI). He has contributed significantly to institutions including NSE Clearing Corporation and Corp Bank Securities, and has participated in various high-level committees shaping banking and financial services policy in India.
Key Details
The ESOP shares were issued on April 24, 2026, with distinctive numbers ranging from 14,00,50,489 to 14,01,43,988. The ISIN number for the shares is INE734I01027. The board meeting was conducted from 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. on April 24, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Finkurve Financial Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.81% | +0.51% | +20.86% | -41.66% | -39.67% | -39.67% |
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