Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited has successfully completed its institutional investor meeting on March 18, 2026, and submitted the outcome report to stock exchanges as part of its regulatory compliance under SEBI regulations.

Meeting Completion and Outcome

The bank has confirmed the successful completion of its institutional investor interaction through its communication dated March 18, 2026. The meeting was conducted as per the previously announced schedule with full regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance Confirmation

Suryoday Small Finance Bank has confirmed that all discussions during the meeting were conducted in strict compliance with the bank's Code of Conduct for fair disclosure of unpublished price sensitive information. The bank emphasized that only generally available information was discussed during the investor interactions, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.

The outcome intimation was submitted pursuant to Regulations 30 and 46 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, demonstrating the bank's commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance.

Documentation and Disclosure Process

The bank has made the meeting outcome documentation available on its official website under the investor corner section. The intimation was simultaneously communicated to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, ensuring proper dissemination across all relevant stock exchanges.

Corporate Communication and Authorization

The outcome report was digitally signed by Krishna Kant Chaturvedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on March 18, 2026. The documentation confirms the bank's systematic approach to investor relations and its adherence to prescribed regulatory frameworks for institutional investor communications.

Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited has strengthened its board governance by appointing two seasoned financial industry veterans as Independent Directors. The bank's Board of Directors, in their meeting held on March 12, 2026, approved the appointment of Mr. Sunil Satyapal Gulati and Mr. Alok Sethi as Additional Directors under the Independent category, effective immediately.

Board Appointments and Terms

The appointments were made based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board. Both directors have been appointed as Additional Directors with effect from March 12, 2026, and will hold office until the date of the next General Meeting of the Bank or three months from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier.

Subject to shareholder approval, both directors have also been appointed as Independent Directors for a period of five consecutive years starting March 12, 2026, and will not be liable to retire by rotation.

Director Profiles and Experience

Mr. Sunil Satyapal Gulati (DIN: 00016990) brings over three decades of global banking experience across investment banking, corporate finance, relationship management, risk management, and corporate strategy. He currently serves as Chairman and Independent Director on multiple boards including SBI Mutual Fund Trustee Company, Merisis Advisors, and Arthan Finance.

Until March 2024, he was Chairman of Fincare Small Finance Bank, which merged with AU Small Finance Bank. His previous executive roles include Chief Risk Officer at RBL Bank (2010-2016), Group President at Yes Bank (2006-2010), and senior positions at GE Commercial Finance and ING Group. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Delhi and is a Gold Medalist from IIM Ahmedabad.

Mr. Alok Sethi (DIN: 00277481) is a senior global executive with extensive experience in asset management operations and technology. He served as Executive Vice President and Head of Global Operations and Technology at Franklin Templeton, where he led worldwide operations for a global asset manager overseeing $1.7 trillion in assets.

Over his four-decade career, Mr. Sethi has led multi-country operating model transformations, major M&A integrations, and large technology initiatives in highly regulated environments. He spent over 21 years with Franklin Templeton across the United States, India, and Dubai, and currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the firm. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a B.Com (Hons) from Delhi University.

Shareholding and Compliance

Both newly appointed directors hold equity stakes in the bank, with Mr. Gulati holding 22,000 equity shares and Mr. Sethi holding 20,000 equity shares as of the appointment date. The bank has confirmed that neither director is related to any existing directors of the bank.

The bank has also confirmed that both directors are not debarred or disqualified from holding the office of Independent Director by virtue of any order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other regulatory authority, in accordance with BSE and NSE circulars dated June 20, 2018.

Regulatory Compliance

The appointments have been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure has been filed with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, and will be made available on the bank's website for stakeholder access.