Axis Bank Schedules 32nd AGM on July 31, 2026; Key Resolutions Include Director Re-appointments and Fund-Raising Plans
Axis Bank has convened its 32nd Annual General Meeting for July 31, 2026, via video conferencing, with 18 agenda items including adoption of fiscal 2026 financial statements and declaration of a ₹1 per share dividend. Key resolutions seek re-appointment of N. S. Vishwanathan as Independent Director and Non-Executive (Part-time) Chairman at a revised remuneration of ₹50,00,000 per annum, and re-appointment of P. N. Prasad as Independent Director. The Bank proposes remuneration revisions for its MD & CEO and Executive Directors effective April 1, 2026, and seeks enabling approvals to raise up to ₹35,000 crores via debt securities and up to ₹20,000 crores via equity, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Material related party transaction approvals are also sought for LIC, LIC Housing Finance, IDBI Bank, and Axis Max Life Insurance.

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Axis Bank Limited has notified the stock exchanges of its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (IST), to be conducted through Video Conferencing/Other Audio-Visual Means (VC/OAVM). The notice was filed on June 25, 2026, pursuant to Regulations 30, 34, and 53 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The record date for dividend eligibility has been set as Friday, July 10, 2026, with remote e-voting available from Monday, July 27, 2026 (9:00 a.m.) to Thursday, July 30, 2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Ordinary Business
The AGM agenda includes adoption of the Bank's audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, along with the reports of the Board of Directors and Auditors. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for fiscal 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The re-appointment of Subrat Mohanty (DIN: 08679444) as a Director retiring by rotation is also proposed under ordinary business.
Director Re-appointments and Remuneration Revisions
The following table summarises the key director-related resolutions proposed at the AGM:
| Resolution: | Details |
|---|---|
| N. S. Vishwanathan – Independent Director: | Re-appointment for four years, May 30, 2027 to May 29, 2031 (Special Resolution) |
| N. S. Vishwanathan – Non-Executive (Part-time) Chairman: | Re-appointment for three years, October 27, 2026 to October 26, 2029; remuneration revised to ₹50,00,000 per annum (Ordinary Resolution) |
| P. N. Prasad – Independent Director: | Re-appointment for four years, October 20, 2026 to October 19, 2030 (Special Resolution) |
| Subrat Mohanty – Whole-Time Director (Executive Director): | Re-appointment for three years, August 17, 2026 to August 16, 2029; total fixed pay ₹5,30,38,184 per annum (Ordinary Resolution) |
| Amitabh Chaudhry – MD & CEO Remuneration Revision: | Effective April 1, 2026; total fixed pay ₹9,52,67,164 per annum, subject to RBI approval |
| Munish Sharda – Executive Director Remuneration Revision: | Effective April 1, 2026; total fixed pay ₹5,30,38,184 per annum, subject to RBI approval |
| Neeraj Gambhir – Executive Director Remuneration Revision: | Effective April 1, 2026; total fixed pay ₹4,68,30,000 per annum, subject to RBI approval |
| Non-Executive Directors Fixed Remuneration Ceiling: | Revised from ₹27 lakhs to ₹30 lakhs per annum, effective April 1, 2026 |
The remuneration revisions for the MD & CEO and Executive Directors are in line with the Bank's Remuneration Policy and are subject to RBI approval. Variable pay components remain subject to RBI compensation guidelines, with total variable pay capped at a maximum of 300% of fixed pay.
Fund-Raising Resolutions
The Bank is seeking shareholder approval for two significant fund-raising resolutions:
Debt Securities (Special Resolution): Borrowing/raising of funds in Indian rupees or foreign currency by issue of debt securities on a private placement basis for an amount not exceeding ₹35,000 crores, for a period of one year from the date of passing the resolution. Instruments include long-term bonds, masala bonds, sustainable/ESG bonds (including green bonds), non-convertible debentures, perpetual debt instruments, AT 1 Bonds, Infrastructure Bonds, and Tier II Capital Bonds.
Equity Capital (Special Resolution): Raising of funds by issue of equity shares, depository receipts, and/or convertible securities for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹20,000 crores. The Bank noted that its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET 1) ratio stood at 14.38% as against the regulatory minimum requirement of 8% for CET 1 as on March 31, 2026. The resolution is an enabling approval and does not indicate an immediate issuance.
Material Related Party Transactions
Shareholder approval is sought for material related party transactions (exceeding the materiality threshold of ₹5,000 crores) with the following entities, from the conclusion of the 32nd AGM to the conclusion of the 33rd AGM:
| Related Party: | Relationship | Nature of Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC): | Promoter (7.88% shareholding as on March 31, 2026) | Purchase/sale of securities, borrowings, insurance distribution fees (up to ₹150 crores), payments for services (up to ₹230 crores), receipt of fees/charges (up to ₹150 crores) |
| LIC Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL): | Promoter group entity | Purchase/sale of securities, borrowings, payments for services (up to ₹50 crores), receipt of fees/charges (up to ₹50 crores) |
| IDBI Bank Limited: | Promoter group entity | Purchase/sale of securities, borrowings, payments for services (up to ₹50 crores), receipt of fees/charges (up to ₹50 crores) |
| Axis Max Life Insurance Limited (AMLI): | Associate (19.02% held by Axis Bank Group) | Subscribing to securities (up to ₹1,000 crores), non-funded facilities (up to ₹100 crores), payments for services (up to ₹200 crores), royalty for brand/logo usage (up to ₹2.25 crores), receipt of fees/charges (up to ₹300 crores), reimbursement of ESOP costs (up to ₹5 crores) |
All proposed related party transactions are to be conducted on an arm's length basis and in the ordinary course of business. The Audit Committee has reviewed and confirmed that the terms of the above transactions are in the interest of the Bank.
Key Financial Highlights (Fiscal 2026)
The AGM notice also includes the Bank's Integrated Annual Report for fiscal 2026. Key standalone financial metrics are summarised below:
| Metric: | Fiscal 2026 | Fiscal 2025 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets: | ₹18,86,850 crores | ₹16,09,930 crores | 17% |
| Total Deposits: | ₹13,35,834 crores | ₹11,72,952 crores | 14% |
| Total Advances: | ₹12,33,570 crores | ₹10,40,811 crores | 19% |
| Net Interest Income: | ₹56,048 crores | ₹54,348 crores | 3% |
| Operating Profit: | ₹42,817 crores | ₹42,105 crores | 2% |
| Net Profit: | ₹24,457 crores | ₹26,373 crores | (7%) |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR): | 16.42% | 17.07% | — |
| CET 1 Ratio: | 14.38% | 14.67% | — |
| Gross NPA (%): | 1.23% | 1.28% | — |
| Net NPA (%): | 0.37% | 0.33% | — |
The decline in net profit was primarily attributable to a 71% increase in provisions and contingencies to ₹13,263 crores in fiscal 2026, including an additional one-time provision of ₹2,001 crores made under the Bank's prudent provisioning framework for standard assets, and a provision of ₹1,231 crores for declassified PSL loans following an RBI advisory.
The AGM notice and Integrated Annual Report are available on the Bank's website at www.axis.bank.in . Shareholders may register as speakers for the AGM from Monday, July 27, 2026 (9:00 a.m.) to Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Historical Stock Returns for Axis Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.56% | +1.92% | +7.11% | +12.27% | +12.74% | +86.27% |
How will the 71% surge in provisions and contingencies impact Axis Bank's future profitability and credit growth strategy?
What specific capital allocation strategies will Axis Bank pursue given the proposed ₹55,000 crore fund-raising approvals?
How will the bank utilize the proposed ₹35,000 crore debt issuance, particularly regarding green bonds and ESG instruments?

































