SEBI fined Kishore Biyani, Rakesh Biyani and former CFO C P Toshniwal a total of ₹50 lakh for breaching disclosure norms and related party transaction rules in the Future Retail case. The regulator said relationships and transactions were not properly disclosed and some deals had not received mandatory approvals. The wider probe also examined allegations of account manipulation and fund siphoning.
Battery-recycling and energy-storage startup Redwood Materials is moving closer to its next phase by hiring Deepak Ahuja, the former Tesla finance chief. The appointment reunites him with ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel. Despite the leadership shakeup, Ahuja indicates it’s “too early” to discuss an IPO, signaling a focus on execution before any public-market plans.
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Former IndusInd Bank CFO Gobind Jain has filed a ₹70-crore lawsuit in the Bombay High Court, alleging wrongful termination. He is seeking ₹20 crore for lost earnings and ₹50 crore for reputational damage and mental trauma. The suit claims Jain repeatedly tried to resign and demanded an external audit into alleged accounting lapses.
Asia Healthcare Holdings has named Venkatesh Tarakkad as its new CFO and Head of Business Development, bringing more than three decades of finance and M&A experience after a previous CFO role at UpGrad. The company also elevated Ritesh Pandey to Chief Business Officer to drive fresh initiatives, as AHH expands its specialty healthcare brands across India.
Tata Elxsi has announced that CFO Gaurav Bajaj will resign on May 29, 2026, with Nalin Rana stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer from May 30, 2026. Rana is expected to bring finance and strategy expertise from prior roles within the Tata Group and investment banking. The company says the change follows regulatory requirements.
Former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan has joined the Association of NBFC P2P Platforms as a patron member. The new grouping brings together P2P lending industry players aiming to represent India’s NBFC-P2P sector at key forums and influence policy and industry discussions.
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Sebi’s WTM Mohanty said many frauds could have been prevented if CFOs acted as the first line of control over management activities. Speaking at a CFO summit organised by FICCI, he argued that stronger oversight and earlier checks could have reduced wrongdoing, implying that accountability within firms should begin at the finance chief level.
M2P Fintech has appointed Vivek Seshadri as its group chief financial officer, aiming to tighten capital discipline and strengthen internal systems ahead of a potential IPO in India. With over 15 years of experience from investment banking and investor relations, Seshadri’s role is positioned as groundwork for a future public listing.
Expedia Group has named Derek Andersen, previously a finance leader at Snap, as its new CFO. He starts on May 11 and will report to CEO Ariane Gorin. The move comes as online travel faces potential AI disruption, while outgoing CFO Scott Schenkel leaves after roughly 16 months in the role.
Drishti Group has appointed Vipan Joshi as its new Chief Financial Officer. The seasoned finance leader brings more than 23 years of experience across multiple sectors, including education. In his role, Joshi will oversee financial strategy, strengthen risk management, and ensure compliance as the company looks to support growth with tighter controls and planning.
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Bengaluru payments firm Cashfree has named Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer. Gandhi previously headed finance at Visa India, and will now steer Cashfree’s financial strategy and commercial operations. The appointment is aimed at supporting the company’s plan for faster growth and improved profitability in the coming quarters, even as it processes over $80 billion in annual transactions.
Indian firms are seeing CFO churn, with many executives leaving well before their two-year mark. Misaligned roles and unclear responsibility boundaries are a key driver, alongside career grabs and delays tied to IPO timelines. Turnover is higher in fast-moving consumer sectors, while internal succession planning, strong onboarding, and decision autonomy help retain leaders.
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