The company's board has appointed Smt.

R. Padma as an Independent Director for a second five-year term, pending shareholder approval.

Smt.

Padma brings over 38 years of banking expertise to the board.

Additionally, Shri.

R. Murugesan has been appointed as a Non-Executive Nominee Director.

Shri Murugesan, currently a Regional Chief at HUDCO, possesses 26 years of experience in law and loan documentation.

These appointments strengthen the company's governance and leadership with diverse financial and legal backgrounds.