SBI Publishes Ad for Elected Directors
State Bank of India has published a newspaper advertisement confirming the election of four Directors to its Central Board. The appointments were made during the General Meeting held on May 15, 2026, under Section 19(c) of the SBI Act, 1955. The elected directors will serve a three-year term from June 26, 2026, to June 25, 2029.

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State Bank of India has submitted a copy of the newspaper advertisement published on May 21, 2026, regarding the election of four Directors to its Central Board. The advertisement, published in Business Standard (English & Hindi) and Aapla Mahanagar (Marathi), confirms the appointments made during the General Meeting held on May 15, 2026, via Video Conferencing. The meeting was convened to fill vacancies under Section 19(c) of the State Bank of India Act, 1955.
Elected Directors and Tenure
The four candidates securing the highest number of valid votes were declared elected. The newly elected directors will serve a term of three years effective from June 26, 2026, to June 25, 2029.
| Rank | Elected Director | Valid Votes Secured |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sandhya Shekhar | 5,33,57,377 |
| 2 | Shri K.R. Ashok | 5,23,86,411 |
| 3 | Shri Khurshed Rustom Dordi | 5,20,69,773 |
| 4 | Shri Sandeep Natwarlal Shah | 3,57,98,992 |
Voting Results and Proceedings
The election was contested by seven valid candidates for four notified vacancies. Votes were cast via remote e-voting, which took place from May 12, 2026, to May 14, 2026, and through electronic means during the General Meeting. The results were communicated to the stock exchanges on May 16, 2026, and subsequently published in the Gazette of India on May 19, 2026, and in newspapers on May 21, 2026.
Official Addresses
The registered addresses of the elected directors, as per the regulatory filing, are detailed below:
- Dr. Sandhya Shekhar: 44, 3rd Street, Park Avenue, Velachery, Chennai – 600042.
- Shri K.R. Ashok: Tower 14, Flat No. 1903, Runwal Gardens Phase 2, Kalyan Shil Road, Dombivli (E), Thane – 421204.
- Shri Khurshed Rustom Dordi: 1/3 Gurudeo Hatiskar Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai – 400025.
- Shri Sandeep Natwarlal Shah: 11-B, Miramar, 3 Nepeansea Road, Near Stephen Church, Mumbai – 400036.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE062A01020/3d72c9e5abf94751.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for State Bank of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.46% | +0.74% | -8.75% | +2.51% | +20.39% | +121.76% |
How might the newly elected directors' professional backgrounds and expertise influence SBI's strategic priorities, such as digital banking expansion or rural credit initiatives, during their 2026-2029 tenure?
What governance or policy changes could the reconstituted Central Board drive at SBI, particularly in areas like NPA management, capital allocation, or ESG compliance?
Given the notable vote gap between the top three candidates and Shri Sandeep Natwarlal Shah, what does the shareholder voting pattern reveal about investor preferences for board composition at public sector banks?


































