Bandhan Bank promoter holds zero shares in FY26
Bandhan Life Insurance Limited, part of the promoter group of Bandhan Bank Limited, confirmed it holds no shares in the bank as of 31 March 2026. The disclosure under SEBI Takeover Regulations confirms no acquisition, disposal, or encumbrance of shares occurred during the financial year.

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Bandhan Life Insurance Limited, a member of the promoter group of bandhan bank , has confirmed it holds zero shares in the bank. The disclosure, submitted under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, covers the financial status of shareholdings as of 31 March 2026.
The filing explicitly states that Bandhan Life Insurance Limited did not undertake any acquisition or disposal of shares of Bandhan Bank Limited during the financial year ended 31 March 2026. Consequently, the company confirmed that no encumbrance was created on any shares of the target company throughout this period.
The confirmation was communicated to BSE Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited by Shilpa Srivastava, Company Secretary of Bandhan Life Insurance Limited. The disclosure was made to comply with regulatory requirements regarding substantial acquisition of shares and takeovers.
| Entity | Relationship | Shareholding Status | Transactions in FY26 | Encumbrance Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Life Insurance Limited | Promoter Group | Nil shares | None | None |
Bandhan Life Insurance Limited is registered with the IRDAI and operates from its registered office in Mumbai. The confirmation was signed on April 10, 2026, and addressed to the stock exchanges to be placed on record.
Historical Stock Returns for Bandhan Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.55% | +6.70% | -1.61% | +47.23% | +16.10% | -31.02% |
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