Rajath Finance Appoints Shanker Raman Siddhanathan as Managing Director, Approves Key Transactions
Rajath Finance has appointed Mr. Shanker Raman Siddhanathan as Managing Director for a five-year term, effective August 23, 2025, pending shareholder approval. The board approved related party transactions with directors and key personnel, increased borrowing limits, and prepared for the 40th Annual General Meeting. Mr. Siddhanathan, 47, brings 25 years of finance experience from institutions like Adani Capital and Lendingkart Finance.

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Rajath Finance has announced significant changes in its leadership and approved several important transactions, as per the company's latest disclosure to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
New Leadership Appointment
The Board of Directors of Rajath Finance, in its meeting held on August 26, 2025, approved the appointment of Mr. Shanker Raman Siddhanathan (DIN: 11092783) as an Additional Director and Managing Director of the company. Mr. Siddhanathan's appointment is effective from August 23, 2025, for a term of five consecutive years, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Professional Background
Mr. Siddhanathan, aged 47, brings over 25 years of experience as a finance professional to Rajath Finance. His expertise spans operational leadership, managing lending operations, and heading customer excellence initiatives. Prior to joining Rajath Finance, he held positions at prominent financial institutions including Adani Capital Private Limited, Lendingkart Finance Limited, U Gro Capital Private Limited, and Religare Finvest Limited. Mr. Siddhanathan holds an MBA in Banking & Finance.
Key Approvals and Transactions
The board meeting also resulted in several other significant decisions:
Approval of related party transactions with multiple directors, including:
- Independent Directors: Mr. Ashok Kumar Nag, Mr. Sarat Kumar Malik, Mrs. Vijaya Gupta, and Mrs. Anjali Sharma
- Non-Executive Director: Mr. Ashok Kumar Mittal
- Key Management Personnel: Mr. Akash Bhedda (Company Secretary) and Mrs. Preeti Mhatre (CFO)
Approval of remuneration for Mr. Ashok Kumar Mittal (Non-Executive Director) and Mr. Shanker Raman Siddhanathan (Managing Director)
Increase in the company's borrowing limit
Approval of a related party transaction with Lord Krishna Financial Services Limited
Approval of the Board of Directors' report and its annexures for the year ended March 31, 2025
Preparations for the Annual General Meeting
The board has also taken steps to prepare for the upcoming AGM:
- Fixed the day, date, time, and venue for the 40th AGM
- Approved the draft notice of the AGM-2025 for publication in newspapers
- Appointed M/s. PHD & Associates as scrutinizer for e-voting results and voting through poll at the AGM
These developments signal Rajath Finance's focus on strengthening its leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing for shareholder engagement through the upcoming AGM. The appointment of Mr. Siddhanathan as Managing Director, with his extensive experience in the financial sector, may indicate the company's intentions to enhance its operational capabilities and strategic direction in the coming years.
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