1. Who are the Promoters of Karur Vysya Bank?

The Bank was promoted by Late Shri M A Venkatrama Chettiar and Late Shri Athi Krishna Chettiar, two veteran businessmen of Karur in 1916. The Board of Directors of the Bank interalia has been represented by the family members of the promoter-directors since inception. The Bank is presently professionally managed.

Shri Athi S. Janarthanan is the Chairman of the Bank. He belongs to promoter family.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer the bank Shri P.T. Kuppusamy is a professional banker appointed by the Board with the prior approval of Reserve Bank of India. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer is entrusted with the day-to-day management of the affairs of the bank and he exercises his powers subject to the superintendence, control and directions of the Board of Directors. The day to day affairs are looked after by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer assisted by other executives who are professionals with banking experience.

2. Where is the Registered and Central office of Karur Vysya Bank Located?

The Registered and Central Office of the Bank is situated at Karur in the State of Tamil Nadu. The address of the Registered Office is as under:
The Karur Vysya Bank Limited,
Regd & Central Office: Erode Road, Karur - 639002.
Tel: 04324 - 226520 / 225521 - 25
Fax: 04324 - 225700
E.mail: kvbshares@kvbmail.com

3. What is the Paid-up Share Capital of Karur Vysya Bank?

    The paid up capital of the Bank is Rs.53,95,69,290/- as on 30.11.2009

4. What were the rates of Dividend declared and paid by Karur Vysya Bank in the last 5 years?

 5. On which Stock Exchanges are the shares of the Bank listed ?

The Bank's equity shares are listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Mumbai

6. What were dates of the last Book Closure of Karur Vysya Bank?

16.07.2009 to 27.07.2009 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Dividend for the Financial Year 2008-09.

7. When was the last AGM of Karur Vysya Bank held?

27.07.2009

8. How is change of address notified?

In case shares held in Physical form, the change of address should be communicated to the Registrars and Transfer Agents.
In case shares held in Demat form (Electronic mode) the change of address should only be communicated to the respective Depository Participant (DP) with whom the beneficial owner maintains DP account.

9. How can one add or change nomination details?

In case shares are held in Physical form, the shareholder who wishes to make a nomination or change the existing nomination, he/she has to take up the matter with the Registrars and Transfer Agents viz: SKDC Consultants Limited, Coimbatore by submitting the prescribed form. The form can be obtained either from the bank / Registrar.

In case shares held in Demat form (Electronic mode) the nomination or change thereof should only be communicated to the respective Depository Participant (DP) with whom the beneficial owner maintains DP account.

10. With whom the shareholder has to take up for the queries relating to dividends etc.,

The shareholders have to take up any querries relating to dividends with the Registrar and Transfer Agents viz: SKDC Consultants Limited, Coimbatore.
SKDC Consultants Limited., No.11, Street No. 1,
S N Layout, Tatabad, Coimbatore – 641 012.
(Phone No. 0422 – 6549995)
Email: info@skdc-consultants.com

The share holders may also contact Shares Department of the Bank at the following address for queries regarding Dividends

Company Secretary,
The Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.,
Shares Department
Regd. Office: Erode Road,
Karur 639 002.

Tel: 04324- 226520/ 225521-25
Fax: 04324-225700
E-mail: kvbshares@kvbmail.com

11. Who are the members of Karur Vysya Bank Customer Service and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee?

The Shareholders/Investores Grievance Committee was rechristened as Customer Service and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee in the Board Meeting held on 27.09.2004. the following directors are the members of the Committee.
The following directors are the members of the Committee.

• Shri. A.S.Janarthanan - Chairman of the Bank and Committee
• Shri. P.T.Kuppuswamy - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
• Dr. V.G. Mohan Prasad
• Shri K P Kumar

12. What are the functions of Customer Service and Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee?

The terms of reference of the Committee include:

• To look into redressal of shareholders complaints relating to share transfers and transmissions, non receipt of dividends and annual reports etc.
• To consider Transfer of shares.
• To look into the redressal of grievances of customers of the Bank inconnection with the services extended by the Branches/offices.

13. Who are the members of the Audit Committee ?

The Committee comprises the following Directors.

• Shri S Ganapathi Subramanian - Chairman of the Committee
• Shri A.S. Janarthanan - Chairman of the Bank
• Shri T.R. Ramanathan
• Dr S. Krishna Kumar
• Shri K. Parameshwara Rao

The role of the Audit Committee inter-alia include the following

• Review of inspection and concurrent audit reports
• Interaction with Statutory and Concurrent Auditors
• Reviewing of the both half yearly and annual financial statements before they are placed before the Board in respect of accounting policies and practices and other requirements concerning financial statements.
• Reviewing of the audit functions, its adequacy and other related matters.

14. Corporate Governance

KVB has established a tradition to achieve business excellence and maximising shareholders value by adhering to the basic philosophy of good corporate governance.

KVB's corporate Governance philosophy encompasses dynamism to suit the ever changing needs of the customers, adherence to the best corporate practices code, while continue to remain committed to fairness, transparency, accountability and responsibility.

The goal of the bank is growth and extension of technology driven facilities to meet the ever growing needs of clientele resulting to higher profits and thus satisfying its stakeholders viz: shareholders,, depositors, customers, employees and the society. In order to attain the visualised goal, the bank lays emphasis on maintaining its image of sound banking system built up on high level of ethical conduct.