Ahead of its Annual General Meeting on September 12, Paytm’s board of directors has opted for a significant salary revision, highlighting their commitment to the company’s responsible financial discipline and good corporate governance. The new proposed remuneration framework will be subject to shareholder approval.
Previously, the annual salaries of Non-Executive Independent Directors of Paytm’s board members including Mr Ashit Ranjit Lilani was set at Rs 1.65 crore, while that of and Mr. Gopalasamudram Srinivasaraghavan Sundararajan was set at Rs 2.07 crore.
With the revised remuneration structure, the annual compensation of each Non-Executive Independent Director will be capped at ₹48 lakh, with a fixed component of ₹20 lakh. The variable component will be linked to attendance at the meetings and Chairpersonship / Membership positions held in the various committee(s) of the Board, to ensure good governance. The revised remuneration structure will be in effect from April 1, 2024.
According to the company’s exchange filing, the new remuneration structure is based on the benchmarking done by the company, keeping in mind good governance practices and companies in similar sectors or types of business with similar market capitalisation.
This decision also reflects the board members’ commitment towards ensuring that the company remains financially prudent, as it works towards its intended path of profitability.
Paytm is also seeking shareholder approval on appointment of former National Cyber Security Coordinator for Government of India, Dr Gulshan Rai as well as former Indian Revenue Services officer, Rajeev Krishnamuralilal Agarwal to its Board. With the new appointments, Paytm continues to bring industry leaders and seasoned veterans to its Board.
The company is also seeking shareholder approval on reappointment of Ravi Chandra Adusumalli, Founder and co-Managing Partner of Elevation Capital to its board of directors, who is set to retire by rotation. Elevation Capital was one of the initial backers of Paytm. With the proposed changes to its Board, Paytm reinforces its commitment to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance.
