Cholamandalam Files Official Clarification Denying Executive Chairman Exit Reports
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company has officially denied media reports regarding Executive Chairman Vellayan Subbiah's exit through a formal regulatory filing with stock exchanges. The company confirmed that Subbiah continues in his role under his approved five-year term from April 2025 to March 2030, with no changes to the management structure or Group ownership.

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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited has filed an official clarification with stock exchanges on February 26, 2026, categorically denying media reports about Executive Chairman Vellayan Subbiah's departure from the financial services company.
Stock Exchange Filing Addresses Media Reports
The company submitted a formal statement to both NSE and BSE under Regulation 30, directly responding to a Moneycontrol article titled "Vellayan Subbiah to exit Cholamandalam Investment Finance as part of Murugappa family settlement." Company Secretary P. Suajtha signed the official communication, which included a detailed statement from Subbiah's office.
| Filing Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Date: | February 26, 2026 |
| Regulation: | SEBI Regulation 30 |
| Exchanges: | NSE and BSE |
| Company Secretary: | P. Suajtha |
| Status: | Official Denial |
Executive Chairman Confirms Continued Role
In the attached statement, Subbiah's office described the exit speculation as "factually incorrect and entirely baseless." The statement confirms that Subbiah continues as Executive Chairman under his duly approved five-year appointment term running from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030.
Management Structure Remains Unchanged
The official clarification emphasizes that no changes have occurred in the management control structure or ownership of the Group's businesses. The current management arrangement, established several years ago, continues with Cholamandalam Investment maintaining its existing leadership framework.
| Leadership Structure: | Details |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman: | Vellayan Subbiah |
| Term Duration: | April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030 |
| Management Control: | Unchanged |
| Oversight Scope: | Multiple Group Companies |
The statement confirms that Vellayan Subbiah and M A M Arunachalam continue overseeing Tube Investments of India, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, and their respective subsidiaries.
Regulatory Compliance and Transparency
The company reaffirmed its commitment to compliance with SEBI disclosure requirements, stating it will make appropriate disclosures as and when any event requiring disclosure occurs. This formal response demonstrates the company's dedication to maintaining transparency and correcting misinformation in the market.
The Group emphasized its commitment to continuity and stability in governance and management, requesting media outlets carry the clarification to correct the record and prevent the spread of misinformation.
Source: None/Company/INE121A01024/3521dac9-68db-477a-8a06-1b7cc5031350.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for Cholamandalam Investment
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.00% | -5.61% | -14.08% | -9.45% | -4.81% | +160.56% |

























