Smt. Usha Ramsinghani has been appointed as Company Secretary of Bank of India. The earlier company secretary was Shri Rajesh V. Upadhya who has been transferred to Zonal Audit Office, Hyderabad. Her date of appointment is effective from 28.01.2026. You can read her profile below and also know the roles and duties of company secretary in banks.
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Profile of Smt. Usha Ramsinghani
Smt. Usha Ramsinghani is a Science graduate, CAIIB, qualified Company secretary (Membership no ACS-78171) and Chartered Accountant. She has over 13 years of experience and is an Assistant General Manager in the Bank.
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What is the Role and Duty of a Company Secretary in India?
A Company Secretary (CS) is a senior compliance and governance officer of an organisation. In India, the role of a Company Secretary is defined under the Companies Act, 2013 and is especially important in banks, listed companies, and public sector enterprises. The roles and duties of company secretary in India are as follows:
1. Ensuring Legal and Regulatory Compliance
The primary duty of a Company Secretary is to ensure that the company complies with all laws, rules, and regulations, including Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations (for listed companies), Banking and RBI guidelines (for banks) and Other corporate and statutory laws. The CS acts as a bridge between the company and regulators.
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2. Corporate Governance and Board Support
A Company Secretary plays a key role in corporate governance by Organising Board of Directors meetings, Preparing agendas and board papers, Recording and maintaining minutes of meetings, Advising the Board on legal and governance matters. They ensure that board decisions are taken and recorded properly.
3. Compliance Officer of the Company
In many organisations, especially banks and listed entities, the Company Secretary also acts as the Compliance Officer, responsible for Timely regulatory disclosures, Handling investor complaints and Ensuring transparency and accountability.
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4. Liaison with Regulators and Authorities
The Company Secretary regularly communicates with Registrar of Companies (RoC), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (in case of banks) and Stock exchanges. They file statutory returns, reports, and disclosures on behalf of the company.
5. Shareholder and Investor Relations
Another important responsibility is: Managing shareholder meetings (AGM, EGM), Ensuring proper voting and resolutions, Handling dividend-related matters, Addressing investor queries and grievances.
6. Advisory Role to Senior Management
The Company Secretary advises senior management on: Corporate law matters, Policy formulation, Risk management from a legal perspective, Ethical practices and governance standards.
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7. Special Role in Banks
In public sector banks like Bank of India, the Company Secretary has additional responsibilities, such as: Ensuring compliance with RBI, SEBI, and Government of India guidelines, Supporting the Board and its committees, Coordinating audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
In simple words, a Company Secretary is the guardian of law, governance, and compliance in an organisation. While the CEO runs the business, the Company Secretary ensures that the business is run legally, transparently, and responsibly.
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