News ArticleSundaram Finance Appoints Mr. Sriram Viji as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
Appointment effective November 4, 2026, subject to shareholder approval; Mr. Viji holds extensive experience in management and consultancy roles.
Sundaram Finance Limited has appointed Mr. Sriram Viji as an Additional Director on its Board as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, effective November 4, 2026. The appointment is subject to shareholders' approval. Mr. Viji is a member of the promoter group and brings experience from his roles at Brakes India Private Limited, McKinsey & Company, and Microsoft Corporation.
Sundaram Finance Limited
Change in Management
Sundaram Finance Limited has named Mr. Sriram Viji as an Additional Director on its Board in the capacity of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, with the appointment effective November 4, 2026. This decision follows the recommendation from the Nomination, Compensation and Remuneration Committee and awaits shareholder approval.
Mr. Sriram Viji is a member of Sundaram Finance's promoter group and will join the Board subject to shareholder approval. He will be liable to retire by rotation as per the company's norms.
Mr. Viji holds a B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras, a Master's degree in Computer Science and Aeronautics from Stanford University, and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
He currently serves as Managing Director at Brakes India Private Limited and is a Board Member of the TSF group of companies. His prior work experience includes positions at McKinsey & Company in New York, focusing on clients in banking, media, and pharmaceuticals, and earlier employment at Microsoft Corporation.
His only familial relationship on the Company's Board is with Mr. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman. There are no restrictions on his appointment from regulatory authorities such as SEBI.
Highlights
- Appointment of Mr. Sriram Viji as Additional Director on November 4, 2026.
- Position designated as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
- Appointment subject to shareholder approval and liable to retire by rotation.
- Mr. Viji's educational background covers IIT Madras, Stanford University, and University of Michigan.
- Experience includes leadership at Brakes India, consulting at McKinsey, and tenure at Microsoft.
- Related on Board only to Mr. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Mr. Sriram Viji was appointed as an Additional Director on the Board of Sundaram Finance Limited.
- He was appointed as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
- Appointment effective from November 4, 2026, pending shareholder approval.
Key details
- The appointment was based on the recommendation of the Nomination, Compensation and Remuneration Committee.
- The board meeting for this appointment was held on November 4, 2026, from 3:15 PM to 3:40 PM.
- Mr. Viji is a promoter group member and related to Executive Vice Chairman Mr. Harsha Viji only.
- He will be liable to retire by rotation as per company policy.
Background and context
- Mr. Sriram Viji holds degrees from IIT Madras, Stanford University, and the University of Michigan.
- He has leadership experience at Brakes India Private Limited and prior consultancy experience at McKinsey & Company in New York.
- He also has previous work experience with Microsoft Corporation.
- He is a board member of the TSF group of companies.
Regulatory and governance context
- Mr. Sriram Viji is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order from SEBI or other authorities.
- The appointment complies with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- The appointment disclosure follows NSE circular NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018.
Highlights
- Appointment of Mr. Sriram Viji as Additional Director on November 4, 2026.
- Position designated as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director.
- Appointment subject to shareholder approval and liable to retire by rotation.
- Mr. Viji's educational background covers IIT Madras, Stanford University, and University of Michigan.
- Experience includes leadership at Brakes India, consulting at McKinsey, and tenure at Microsoft.
- Related on Board only to Mr. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman.
Disclosures
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
- NSE Circular No. NSE/CML/2018/24 dated June 20, 2018
Mr. Sriram Viji is related to Mr. Harsha Viji, Executive Vice Chairman.
Mr. Sriram Viji is a member of the promoter group.
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