One 97 Communications appoints two independent directors
One 97 Communications appointed Narasinganallore Venkatesh Srinivasan and Sachee Trivedi as Non-Executive Independent Directors for three years effective July 05, 2026. The Board also accepted the resignation of Whole-time Director Urvashi Sahai and designated four senior executives as Senior Management Personnel.

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One 97 Communications has appointed Narasinganallore Venkatesh Srinivasan and Sachee Trivedi as Non-Executive Independent Directors effective July 05, 2026, for a term of three years. The appointments, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, aim to strengthen the Board as the company pursues its next phase of growth and higher profitability. The Board also approved the resignation of Whole-time Director Urvashi Sahai and designated four senior executives as Senior Management Personnel.
Mr. Narasinganallore Venkatesh Srinivasan brings over four decades of experience across finance, capital markets, banking, risk, and treasury management. He has held leadership positions at IDBI and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Ms. Sachee Trivedi, Founder and Managing Partner of Trident Capital Investments, has over two decades of experience in global equities investing and regulatory advisory in the financial services industry across the US and Europe.
The Board accepted the resignation of Ms. Urvashi Sahai from the office of Whole-time Director and Key Managerial Personnel, effective from the close of business hours on July 05, 2026. She steps down to focus on her executive responsibilities within the company. Consequently, her position as a member of the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee will also conclude on July 05, 2026. Ms. Sahai will continue to serve as General Counsel & Senior Vice President – Legal, designated as Senior Managerial Personnel effective July 06, 2026.
Additionally, the Board designated Mr. Anuj Mittal (Senior Vice President – Investor Relations), Mr. Avijit Jain (Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer – Loan distribution), and Mr. Vikash Jalan (Chief Operating Officer – Consumer Payments) as additional Senior Management Personnel effective July 03, 2026.
The following table summarizes the key details of the appointments and resignations:
| Name | Role | Date of Effect | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narasinganallore Venkatesh Srinivasan | Non-Executive Independent Director | July 05, 2026 | 3 years |
| Sachee Trivedi | Non-Executive Independent Director | July 05, 2026 | 3 years |
| Urvashi Sahai | Resignation as Whole-time Director | July 05, 2026 | N/A |
| Urvashi Sahai | General Counsel & Senior Vice President – Legal | July 06, 2026 | As per HR policy |
| Anuj Mittal | Senior Vice President – Investor Relations | July 03, 2026 | As per HR policy |
| Avijit Jain | Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer – Loan distribution | July 03, 2026 | As per HR policy |
| Vikash Jalan | Chief Operating Officer – Consumer Payments | July 03, 2026 | As per HR policy |
Historical Stock Returns for One 97 Communications
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.66% | +8.59% | +14.05% | -8.89% | +31.80% | -21.75% |
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