Jana Small Finance Bank Appoints Ajay Rotti and Pankaj Razdan as Independent Directors
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited appointed Mr. Ajay Rotti and Mr. Pankaj Razdan as Additional Independent Directors effective February 2, 2026, for a five-year term. Mr. Rotti, founder of Tax Compaas, brings over 23 years of tax and regulatory expertise, while Mr. Razdan contributes 30+ years of financial services leadership experience. Both directors are unrelated to existing board members and comply with SEBI regulatory requirements.

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Jana Small Finance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of two new Independent Directors to strengthen its board composition. The bank appointed Mr. Ajay Rotti and Mr. Pankaj Razdan as Additional Directors (Independent Directors) effective February 2, 2026, in compliance with SEBI regulations.
Appointment Details
Both directors have been appointed for a five-year term starting February 2, 2026. The appointments were made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment Date: | February 2, 2026 |
| Term Duration: | Five years |
| Position: | Additional Director (Independent Director) |
| Regulatory Compliance: | SEBI Regulation 30 |
| Relationship Status: | Not related to any existing directors |
Director Profiles
Mr. Ajay Rotti (DIN: 07065697)
Mr. Ajay Rotti is the Founder of Tax Compaas, a boutique tax consulting firm serving clients across India and overseas, with a strong focus on advising large corporates on complex tax matters. Prior to establishing Tax Compaas, he was a founding Partner at Dhruva Advisors LLP and served as Partner – International Taxation at KPMG.
With over 23 years of experience in the tax and regulatory domain, Mr. Rotti specializes in:
- International taxation
- Transfer pricing
- Corporate tax
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) advisory services
His professional qualifications include membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK). He was a Gold Medalist in B.Com and a Bangalore University topper in Cost Accountancy.
Mr. Pankaj Razdan (DIN: 00061240)
Mr. Pankaj Razdan brings over 30 years of experience in financial services leadership, having built, scaled, and transformed large multi-line financial institutions across various sectors including wealth management, asset management, insurance, lending, capital markets, and offshore businesses.
His career highlights include:
- CEO and Deputy CEO roles
- Board-level positions
- PE-backed transformations
- Track record of driving growth and profitability
He is currently the Founder & Chairman of Revanta Capital (Dubai, DFSA-regulated; India) and Founder & Managing Director of Razdan Consulting.
Regulatory Compliance
The bank confirmed that both appointees are not debarred from holding director positions by SEBI or any other regulatory authority. The appointments align with corporate governance requirements and will enhance the bank's strategic oversight capabilities.
The notification was signed by Lakshmi R N, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and communicated to both NSE and BSE as per regulatory requirements.
Historical Stock Returns for Jana Small Finance Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.00% | -6.51% | -17.21% | -24.15% | -19.50% | -5.20% |


































