Suryoday Small Finance Bank management change: The bank informed exchanges in a BSE filing dated August 9, 2026, that independent director John Arunkumar Diaz has retired, while company secretary and compliance officer Krishna Kant Chaturvedi has resigned to pursue career opportunities outside the organisation.

Diaz, a Non-Executive Independent Director, completed his second term at the close of business hours on August 8, 2026. He ceased to hold office with effect from August 9, 2026, after attaining the age of 75 years.

The bank said the retirement was in accordance with the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, read with relevant circulars issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Diaz's Director Identification Number is 00493304.

Company secretary to leave on August 11

Krishna Kant Chaturvedi has resigned as the bank's Company Secretary and Compliance Officer under SEBI regulations, as well as from his position as Key Managerial Personnel. His resignation will take effect from the close of business hours on August 11, 2026.

The exchange disclosure stated that Chaturvedi is leaving to pursue career opportunities outside Suryoday Small Finance Bank. His resignation letter was attached as an annexure to the regulatory intimation.

  • John Arunkumar Diaz completed his second term as an independent director on August 8.
  • Diaz ceased to hold office from August 9 after attaining the prescribed age threshold cited by the bank.
  • Krishna Kant Chaturvedi's resignation becomes effective after business hours on August 11.
  • The filing was submitted under Regulation 30 and other applicable provisions of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Board records appreciation

The Board of Directors took note of both developments on August 9, 2026. It placed on record its appreciation and gratitude for Diaz's contributions during his tenure as a Non-Executive Independent Director.

The board also appreciated Chaturvedi for his contribution to the bank's growth journey. The disclosure was signed by Chief Financial Officer Kanishka Chaudhary and addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India.

Suryoday Small Finance Bank trades under the NSE symbol SURYODAY and carries BSE scrip codes 543279 and 960033. The bank said the intimation would also be made available in the disclosure-to-stock-exchanges section of its website.

Source: BSE corporate announcement.