PNB Housing Finance Issues Postal Ballot Notice for Director Appointments and Sitting Fee Approval
PNB Housing Finance Limited has issued a postal ballot notice for three ordinary resolutions including appointment of Mr. Ajai Kumar Shukla as Managing Director & CEO with INR 2,00,00,000 annual fixed pay, Mr. Dipankar Mahapatra as Nominee Non-Executive Director, and approval of Rs. 22,50,000 sitting fee for outgoing director Mr. Dilip Kumar Jain. Remote e-voting is scheduled from February 11-March 12, 2026, with results by March 14, 2026.

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PNB Housing Finance Limited has issued a comprehensive postal ballot notice seeking shareholder approval for critical board appointments and remuneration matters through remote e-voting.
Key Resolutions for Shareholder Approval
The company has proposed three ordinary resolutions for member consideration:
| Resolution No. | Proposed Resolution | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appointment of Mr. Ajai Kumar Shukla (DIN:11358498) as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer | Ordinary |
| 2 | Appointment of Mr. Dipankar Mahapatra (DIN:09446502) as Nominee Non-Executive Director | Ordinary |
| 3 | Payment of sitting fee to Mr. Dilip Kumar Jain (DIN: 06822012), Non-Executive Nominee Director | Ordinary |
E-Voting Schedule and Process
The remote e-voting process has been structured with specific timelines for shareholder participation:
| Particulars | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Cut-off date for voting eligibility | Friday, February 06, 2026 |
| Notice dispatch date | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| E-voting commencement | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (09:00 A.M.) |
| E-voting conclusion | Thursday, March 12, 2026 (05:00 P.M.) |
| Results announcement | On or before Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
Leadership Appointments
Managing Director and CEO Appointment
Mr. Ajai Kumar Shukla has been proposed for appointment as Managing Director and CEO for a five-year term effective December 18, 2025. The 52-year-old professional brings over 30 years of experience in housing and mortgage lending business, having previously served as Chief Business Officer at TATA Capital Housing Finance Limited for 16 years.
Key Remuneration Components:
- Annual Total Fixed Pay: INR 2,00,00,000
- Performance-linked Variable Pay: INR 1,00,00,000 (on achieving 100% business targets)
- One-time joining bonus: INR 60,00,000 (with 2-year lock-in period)
- ESOPs: 2,00,000 options at Rs. 932.85 per option
- RSUs: 32,508 units with progressive vesting schedule
Nominee Director Appointment
Mr. Dipankar Mahapatra, a 51-year-old General Manager at Punjab National Bank, has been nominated as Non-Executive Director effective February 05, 2026, for a five-year term. He holds qualifications including B.Sc (Physics), MBA, and CAIIB, with extensive experience across multiple banking verticals including Large Corporate Credit and Zonal Office operations.
Sitting Fee Approval
The company seeks approval for paying sitting fees totaling Rs. 22,50,000 to Mr. Dilip Kumar Jain, who served as Non-Executive Nominee Director until his resignation on February 04, 2026. The payment covers his attendance at 10 Board meetings and 25 Committee meetings from September 01, 2025, following his superannuation from Punjab National Bank.
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
The postal ballot notice has been issued in compliance with Sections 108 and 110 of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations, and relevant MCA circulars. The company has obtained necessary RBI approvals for the proposed appointments under Non-Banking Financial Companies Governance Directions, 2025.
Shareholders can access the complete notice and voting instructions through the company's website at www.pnbhousing.com , stock exchange websites, and NSDL's e-voting platform. The scrutinizer appointed for the e-voting process is Mr. Sujeet Kumar from Sanjay Grover & Associates, Company Secretaries.
Historical Stock Returns for PNB Housing Finance
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.34% | +6.26% | -12.18% | +10.90% | -1.36% | +192.39% |


































