Shriram Finance Appoints MUFG Bank Nominees as Non-Executive Directors
Shriram Finance appointed Mr. Morihiko Fuji and Mr. Shinichi Fujinami as Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, nominees of MUFG Bank, effective April 24, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the next general meeting.

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Shriram Finance announced the appointment of two senior MUFG Bank executives as Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors to its Board, effective April 24, 2026. The appointments follow the strategic investment agreement executed between the Company and MUFG Bank on December 19, 2025, which involved the allotment of 47,11,21,055 equity shares to MUFG.
Director Appointments
The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Morihiko Fuji (DIN 11544762) and Mr. Shinichi Fujinami (DIN 11545464) as Additional Directors in the category of Non-Executive and Non-Independent Directors. Both appointees are nominees of MUFG Bank, Ltd., which is now a public shareholder in the Company. The appointments are subject to approval by Members of the Company at the next general meeting or within three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier.
| Director | DIN | Designation | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Morihiko Fuji | 11544762 | Non-Executive Non-Independent Director | April 24, 2026 |
| Mr. Shinichi Fujinami | 11545464 | Non-Executive Non-Independent Director | April 24, 2026 |
Director Profiles
Mr. Morihiko Fuji is a senior banking professional with over two decades of experience at MUFG Bank, Ltd., Japan. He currently serves as Managing Director and Head of Global Commercial Banking Planning Division since April 2026. Previously, he held positions as Managing Director and Head of Business Development Office Corporate Planning Division. His experience encompasses corporate planning, internal management oversight, governance, risk management, and group-wide M&A strategy.
Mr. Shinichi Fujinami serves as Head of the Japanese Corporate Banking Division for the Americas (U.S. West) and Head of the Los Angeles Branch at MUFG, covering the bank's business with Japanese corporate clients on the U.S. West Coast. With over two decades in banking, he has focused on corporate banking, planning, and strategy. He joined Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi in 1999 and has held various strategic roles in corporate banking and planning divisions in Japan and the United States. He was also seconded to Union Bank, U.S. (2013-2018), responsible for financial and strategic planning and M&A execution.
Regulatory Compliance
The appointments were approved by the Board based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at their meeting held on April 24, 2026. The Board meeting commenced at 11:30 A.M. and concluded at 2:55 P.M. The disclosure has been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, read with Part A and Part B of Schedule III of the Listing Regulations.
Both directors have confirmed they are not related to any other Director of the Company and are not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority.
Source: BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Historical Stock Returns for Shriram Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.20% | -1.12% | +15.22% | +42.51% | +43.67% | +266.24% |
How will MUFG Bank's strategic partnership influence Shriram Finance's expansion into international markets or cross-border lending opportunities?
What specific synergies between MUFG's global banking expertise and Shriram Finance's domestic operations could emerge over the next 2-3 years?
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