Bandhan Bank promoter confirms no encumbrance on shares for FY26
Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited, the promoter of Bandhan Bank, confirmed in a filing dated April 6, 2026, that it has not encumbered any equity shares of the bank since inception. The disclosure, made under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI Takeovers Regulations, covers the period through the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026.

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Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited, the promoter of Bandhan Bank , has confirmed that it has not created any encumbrance on the bank's equity shares since its inception. This disclosure, submitted on April 6, 2026, covers the period up to the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, and was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
The confirmation explicitly states that no direct or indirect encumbrance has been made on the equity shares of Bandhan Bank Limited by the promoter. The filing was addressed to the stock exchanges, BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited, as well as the Audit Committee of Bandhan Bank Limited.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was submitted to satisfy the requirements of the Takeovers Regulations, which mandate promoters to confirm the status of their shareholding. The communication was signed by Abhinay Kumar Shaw, Company Secretary of Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited.
| Entity | Details |
|---|---|
| Promoter | Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited |
| Regulation | Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 |
| Period Covered | Since inception up to Financial Year ended March 31, 2026 |
| Encumbrance Status | No encumbrance, directly or indirectly |
| Filing Date | April 6, 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Bandhan Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.20% | +8.40% | +14.53% | +39.20% | +23.29% | -29.47% |
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