Religare Finvest Limited Appoints Srinivasan Karthik as CEO and KMP, Names Him Additional Director Pending RBI Nod
Religare Finvest Limited's Board approved the appointment of Mr. Srinivasan Karthik as CEO and KMP effective May 05, 2026, at its meeting held on April 28, 2026. He has additionally been appointed as an Additional Director designated as Managing Director & CEO, subject to RBI and shareholder approval. Mr. Srinivasan Karthik brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, consumer and asset financing, and the BPO/ITES industry, most recently from HDB Financial Services. He holds a B. Tech. from IIT Delhi and a PGDM from IIM Bangalore.

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The Board of Directors of Religare Finvest Limited (RFL), a material subsidiary of Religare Enterprises Limited, has approved the appointment of Mr. Srinivasan Karthik as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) of RFL, effective May 05, 2026. The decision was taken at a Board meeting held on April 28, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC). The development was disclosed to the stock exchanges on May 08, 2026.
Appointment Details
Alongside his designation as CEO and KMP, Mr. Srinivasan Karthik (DIN: 02449770) has also been appointed as an Additional Director of RFL, designated as Managing Director & CEO. This additional appointment is subject to prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and RFL's shareholders, with the Managing Director role taking effect only upon receipt of RBI approval. The key details of the appointment are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Mr. Srinivasan Karthik |
| Designation: | CEO and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) |
| Effective Date (CEO): | May 05, 2026 |
| Additional Role: | Additional Director (designated as Managing Director & CEO) |
| MD Appointment Subject To: | Prior approval of RBI and shareholders of RFL |
| Relationship with Directors: | Not related to any of the Directors |
Professional Profile
Mr. Srinivasan Karthik brings over 30 years of experience across financial services, consumer and asset financing, and the BPO/ITES industry, along with early entrepreneurial experience. He joins RFL from HDB Financial Services, where he spent a decade building the Consumer Finance and Asset Finance portfolios across multiple products, including Consumer Loans, Two-Wheeler and Auto Loans, Commercial Vehicle and Tractor Loans, growing them at significant scale. He also led the company's digital transformation agenda in recent years.
Prior to HDB Financial Services, Mr. Srinivasan Karthik led large global teams as an operating leader at Intelenet Global Services and SERCO, working with major banking and financial services clients across India, UK, US, and beyond. Earlier in his career, he co-founded entrepreneurial ventures in education and technology. His academic credentials include a B. Tech. degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi and a PGDM in Accounting and Finance from IIM Bangalore.
Key Highlights
- Appointment as CEO and KMP of RFL effective May 05, 2026
- Additional Director role (designated Managing Director & CEO) subject to RBI and shareholder approval
- 30+ years of experience in financial services, consumer and asset financing, and BPO/ITES
- Previous role: HDB Financial Services — built Consumer Finance and Asset Finance portfolios and led digital transformation
- Earlier experience: Operating leader at Intelenet Global Services and SERCO across India, UK, US, and beyond
- Education: B. Tech. (Electrical Engineering) from IIT Delhi; PGDM (Accounting and Finance) from IIM Bangalore
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations and was communicated to the exchanges by Anuj Jain, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Religare Enterprises Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for Religare Enterprises
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.23% | +0.61% | -0.21% | -13.67% | +5.29% | +122.89% |
How might Mr. Srinivasan Karthik's decade-long experience at HDB Financial Services in consumer and asset financing reshape RFL's lending strategy and product portfolio going forward?
What timeline is expected for RBI approval of Mr. Karthik's Managing Director designation, and how might any regulatory delays impact RFL's strategic execution?
Could Mr. Karthik's digital transformation background accelerate RFL's technology investments, and how might this affect its competitive positioning against fintech lenders?


































