Bandhan Bank will hold its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (IST) through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The bank published public notices regarding the meeting in 'The Financial Express' and the Bengali daily 'Ei Samay' on July 24, 2026, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR regulations. This disclosure ensures shareholders are aware of the upcoming governance proceedings and the mandatory updates required for participation and dividend receipt.

The meeting will transact businesses set forth in the notice convening the 12th AGM. Members can attend and participate only through the VC/OAVM facility or view the live webcast at https://www.evoting.nsdl.com/ . National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has been appointed to provide the VC facility and serve as the service provider for electronic voting. Members attending via VC/OAVM will be reckoned for the purpose of quorum under Section 103 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Shareholder Action Required

Shareholders must take specific actions to ensure seamless participation and dividend processing:

• KYC Update: SEBI has made it mandatory for physical shareholders to update their KYC, including contact details and email addresses, by furnishing Forms ISR-1 and ISR-2. Demat holders must verify or update their email addresses and mobile numbers with their respective Depository Participants (DPs).
• Bank Details: Members are requested to register or update complete bank details for receiving dividends electronically. Physical shareholders should submit Forms ISR-1 and ISR-2 along with folio numbers, bank account details, IFSC, MICR, PAN card copy, and attested bank passbook or cancelled cheque. Demat holders should submit requisite documents to their DPs.

E-Voting and Document Access

The bank will provide remote e-voting facilities for members holding shares in dematerialized or physical mode. Detailed instructions for joining the AGM and e-voting are included in the AGM notice. The Notice of the AGM and the Annual Report for FY25-26 will be sent electronically to members who have registered their email addresses with the bank, its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), KFin Technologies Limited (KFinTech), or DPs. For those without registered emails, a letter with web-links to the Annual Report is being sent in accordance with Regulation 36(1)(b) of SEBI LODR.

Special Window for Physical Shares

A special window for the transfer and dematerialization of physical securities remains open from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. This window facilitates transfers for securities sold or purchased prior to April 1, 2019, and allows eligible shareholders to re-lodge previously rejected transfer requests. Further details are available on the bank’s website.

Bandhan Bank has expressed confidence in its growth trajectory, with the bank expecting better performance in upcoming quarters, improved Gross NPA, and lower slippages, according to an interview with ET. This optimistic outlook coincides with a fresh round of block trade activity recorded on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), adding to previously reported trades at a higher price point.

Management Outlook

In an interview with ET, Bandhan Bank's management indicated expectations of better asset quality going forward, citing anticipated improvements in Gross NPA levels and a reduction in slippages. The bank expressed confidence about its overall growth prospects in the quarters ahead.

NSE Block Trade Activity

Separately, two new block trades were recorded for Bandhan Bank on the NSE, both executed at prices close to Rs. 178 per share. The details of these latest transactions are as follows:

These latest trades follow five earlier block trades that were executed at a uniform price of Rs. 187.95 per share on the NSE. The details of those prior transactions are summarised below:

Earlier Block Trade Overview

Among the five earlier trades, the largest transaction involved approximately 13,508,198 shares amounting to Rs. 253.89 crores. The second trade covered approximately 4,002,885 shares valued at Rs. 75.23 crores, while the third comprised approximately 1,265,242 shares worth Rs. 23.78 crores. Two additional trades were also recorded — one involving approximately 1,521,863 shares valued at Rs. 28.60 crores, and another comprising approximately 1,064,244 shares worth Rs. 20.00 crores. The consistent execution price of Rs. 187.95 per share across all five trades was a notable feature of that earlier block trade activity.