RBL Bank appoints Surya Subramanian as Independent Director for 4 years
RBL Bank has appointed Mr. Suryanarayan Subramanian as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a four-year term starting June 05, 2026, pending shareholder approval. The appointment aims to bolster the Board with his 35 years of international banking and finance experience, including his former role as Group CFO of Emirates NBD. The regulatory filing confirms he is not liable to retire by rotation and is not debarred from holding the directorship.

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RBL Bank has appointed Mr. Suryanarayan Subramanian as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director for a period of four years effective June 05, 2026. The appointment, approved by the Board based on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, is subject to the approval of the shareholders. This strategic move aims to strengthen the Board with Mr. Subramanian's extensive international experience in the banking and finance sector.
Mr. Suryanarayan Subramanian (DIN: 11746038) brings over 35 years of experience in Banking and Finance, primarily in South East Asia, the Far East, and the Middle East. His career includes serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer for Emirates NBD, a major financial institution in the Middle East, prior to his retirement in February 2020. He has held various CFO roles covering Wholesale Banking, Retail, and Wealth Management with major international banks.
The appointment is per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. In terms of Section 149(13) of the Companies Act, 2013, Mr. Subramanian shall not be liable to retire by rotation. The disclosure confirms that he is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or other regulatory authority.
Currently, Mr. Subramanian serves as an Independent Board member and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at Spinneys in the U.A.E. He is also an Independent board member at Odea Bank in Turkey and holds positions on the Audit & Risk Committee at Dubai Holding. His past roles include membership in the IFRS Advisory Council and directorships at Network International Holdings PLC and DXB Entertainments.
The Board meeting commenced at 3:55 p.m. and concluded at 6:45 p.m. on June 05, 2026. The detailed profile and disclosures regarding the appointment are enclosed as Annexure I to the regulatory filing.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Director | Mr. Suryanarayan Subramanian |
| Designation | (Additional) Non-Executive Independent Director |
| DIN | 11746038 |
| Date of Appointment | June 05, 2026 |
| Term | 4 years |
| Retirement by Rotation | Not liable |
Historical Stock Returns for RBL Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.68% | +0.89% | +6.41% | +17.72% | +65.36% | +63.61% |
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