The board said it has initiated the process to identify a successor and will complete the appointment after obtaining approvals from the Reserve Bank of India and shareholders.

The sharp sell-off reflected investor concerns over leadership transition. Seshadri's decision not to seek reappointment comes just two weeks after South Indian Bank posted its highest-ever quarterly net profit for the December 2025 quarter.

Net profit after tax rose 9.5% YoY to Rs 374 crore in Q3 FY25, compared with Rs 342 crore in the year-ago period. Profit before tax stood at Rs 504 crore, up 8.8% YoY. Operating profit increased 10.5% YoY to Rs 584 crore, supported by stable core income and higher other income. Net interest income inched up 1.3% YoY to Rs 881 crore, while other income jumped 18.8% YoY to Rs 486 crore, providing an added boost to profitability.

South Indian Bank is a leading Kerala-based private sector bank with a nationwide presence. It has 948 branches, 2 Ultra Small Branches, 3 Satellite branches, 1143 ATMs and 126 CRMs across India, and a representative office in Dubai, UAE.