SBI Board Election Results 2026: 4 Directors Elected to Central Board for 3-Year Term

Mumbai: The State Bank of India has officially notified the election of four directors to its Central Board following a shareholder voting process conducted under Section 19(c) of the SBI Act, 1955.

The results were published through a Gazette of India notification dated 19 May 2026, confirming the outcome of the election held through remote e-voting and electronic voting at the General Meeting.

Elected Directors to SBI Central Board (2026–2029)

Following the conclusion of the voting process, the following four candidates were declared elected for a three-year term from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2029:

1. Dr. Sandhya Shekhar
   Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2. K. R. Ashok
   Thane, Maharashtra

3. Khurshed Rustom Dordi
   Mumbai, Maharashtra

4. Sandeep Natwarlal Shah
   Mumbai, Maharashtra

Election Process Under SBI Act

The election was conducted in accordance with:

• Section 19(c) of the SBI Act, 1955

• Regulation 40(4) of SBI General Regulations, 1955

• Remote e-voting from 12–14 May 2026

• Electronic voting during the General Meeting held on 15 May 2026

A total of seven valid nominations were received for four vacancies, and the candidates securing the highest votes were declared elected.

Official Notification and Compliance

The consolidated voting results were submitted by the appointed Scrutiniser and subsequently published in the Gazette of India. The notification confirms the formal appointment of the elected directors to SBI’s Central Board.

Significance of the Board Appointment

The Central Board of State Bank of India plays a key role in:

• Strategic governance and policy direction

• Financial oversight and risk management

• Institutional growth and regulatory compliance

The newly elected directors will contribute to strengthening governance and decision-making at India’s largest public sector bank.