South Indian Bank share price fell sharply on Friday, January 30, after the bank said that its MD and CEO, PR Seshadri, will step down after his current term ends.
The news worried investors and led to heavy selling in the stock during early trading hours.
Why Did South Indian Bank Share Price Fall?
In a stock exchange filing, South Indian Bank said that MD & CEO PR Seshadri has decided not to seek reappointment after September 30, 2026. He plans to step down to focus on his personal interests.
The bank’s Board of Directors discussed this decision in a meeting held on January 29. The board accepted his request and confirmed that he will continue as CEO until the end of his current term.
This announcement created uncertainty among investors, which caused the South Indian Bank share price to fall sharply.
Bank to Start Process for New CEO
South Indian Bank described the move as a planned leadership change. The board said it will soon begin the process of finding a new MD & CEO.
The bank will shortlist suitable candidates and complete all formal steps, including approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the bank’s shareholders.
South Indian Bank Share Price Hits Record Low
After the announcement, the South Indian Bank share price fell sharply by up to 18.6% and touched a day’s low of ₹36.03 on the NSE. This was the largest one-day fall in the bank’s share price so far.
At 10:02 a.m., the stock was still trading 14.82% lower at ₹37.70, while the Nifty 50 index slipped 0.44%.
About CEO PR Seshadri
PR Seshadri studied at IIM Bangalore. He took charge as Managing Director and CEO of South Indian Bank in October 2023.
Before this, he worked as Managing Director and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank. He has also held senior roles at Citibank Asia-Pacific and BFC Bank Limited.
South Indian Bank Q3 FY26 Results
- Net Interest Income (NII) went up by 1% to ₹881 crore compared to last year.
- Non-interest income increased by 19% to ₹486 crore.
- Net profit rose by 9% to ₹374 crore.
Investor Sentiment Remains Weak
The bank’s quarterly results were stable, but the news about a leadership change made investors nervous. Experts believe the South Indian Bank share price could remain up and down until a new CEO is appointed.
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