Central Bank of India has announced the convening of its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST, to be held through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The Central Office of the Bank situated at Chandermukhi, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021 shall be deemed the venue of the meeting.
AGM Key Details at a Glance
The following table summarises the key logistical parameters of the AGM:
| Parameter: |
Details |
| Date & Time: |
Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Mode: |
Video Conferencing (VC) / OAVM |
| VC Participation Link: |
https://instameet.in.mpms.mufg.com |
| Record Date (Agenda 1–8): |
Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| Record Date (Agenda 9): |
Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Remote E-Voting Period: |
July 27, 2026 (10:00 AM) to July 30, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Speaker Registration: |
July 24, 2026 (10:00 AM) to July 27, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Ordinary Business: Financials and Dividend Confirmation
Shareholders will be asked to discuss, approve, and adopt the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2026, along with the Profit and Loss Account for FY 2025-26 and the Board of Directors' and Auditors' reports thereon.
The AGM will also seek confirmation of four interim dividends declared during FY 2025-26, aggregating to ₹1.20 (12%) per equity share of face value ₹10 each. The breakdown of interim dividends is as follows:
| Dividend: |
Declaration Date |
Rate (%) |
Amount per Share (₹) |
| 1st Interim Dividend: |
July 19, 2025 |
2% |
0.20 |
| 2nd Interim Dividend: |
October 17, 2025 |
2% |
0.20 |
| 3rd Interim Dividend: |
January 16, 2026 |
2% |
0.20 |
| 4th Interim Dividend: |
April 30, 2026 |
6% |
0.60 |
| Total: |
|
12% |
1.20 |
Special Business: Director Appointments and Extensions
The AGM will seek shareholder approval for several board-level changes, all pursuant to Regulation 17(1C) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The key appointments and extensions are summarised below:
| Director: |
Designation |
Appointment/Extension Period |
| Shri Baldeo Purushartha: |
Government Nominee Director (Non-Executive) |
July 24, 2025 to June 19, 2026 |
| Shri M V Murali Krishna: |
Executive Director |
Extended till July 31, 2027 or further orders |
| Shri Kalyan Kumar: |
MD & CEO |
September 30, 2025 for three years or further orders |
| Shri E. Ratan Kumar: |
Executive Director |
November 24, 2025 for three years or further orders |
| Shri Chandradeep Kumar Jha: |
Government Nominee Director (Non-Executive) |
June 19, 2026 until further orders |
Shri Kalyan Kumar, who assumed charge as MD & CEO on September 30, 2025, holds an M.Sc. in Agriculture and is a Certified Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Bankers. He previously served as Executive Director of Punjab National Bank and has over 26 years of experience with Union Bank of India.
Shri E. Ratan Kumar assumed charge as Executive Director on November 24, 2025. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science and has approximately 35 years of banking and IT experience with Central Bank of India, where he previously served as Chief General Manager–Technology.
Shri Chandradeep Kumar Jha (ISS: 2000) was appointed as Government Nominee Director with effect from June 19, 2026. He holds a Master's in Statistics and currently serves as Statistical Advisor in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
Special Resolution: Equity Capital Raise of Up to ₹7,000 Crore
The AGM will consider a Special Resolution authorising the Board to raise equity capital aggregating up to ₹7,000 crore through various modes including Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), Follow-on Public Offer (FPO), or Rights Issue.
The Bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) stood at 17.91% as of March 31, 2026, comprising Tier-I of 15.61% (including Capital Conservation Buffer) and Tier-II of 2.30%. The paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2026 was ₹9,051.40 crore against an authorised capital of ₹10,000 crore.
Key conditions applicable to the proposed capital raise include:
- The Central Government shall at all times hold not less than 51% of the paid-up equity capital of the Bank.
- In case of a QIP, allotment shall only be made to Qualified Institutional Buyers and shall be completed within 365 days of the resolution being passed.
- The Bank, its promoter, or directors are not fugitive economic offenders.
- New equity shares shall rank pari passu with existing equity shares in all respects.
Election of One Shareholder Director
The AGM will facilitate the election of one Shareholder Director from among shareholders other than the Central Government, pursuant to Section 9(3)(i) of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970. The Bank's public shareholding increased from 10.73% to 18.81% following the Offer for Sale (OFS) announced by the promoter in May 2026, entitling the Bank to two elected shareholder directors.
The last date for submission of nomination forms is Thursday, July 16, 2026 by 5:00 PM. The newly elected director will assume office from Saturday, August 1, 2026 and shall hold office for a period of three years till July 31, 2029.
E-Voting and Meeting Participation
Remote e-voting will be facilitated through MUFG Intime India Pvt. Limited. Shareholders may vote through their demat accounts via NSDL or CDSL platforms, or through the InstaVote platform at https://instavote.linkintime.co.in . The scrutinizer appointed for the process is S. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Company Secretaries, Thane.
Shareholders wishing to register as speakers may send their details to investors@centralbank.bank.in between July 24, 2026 (10:00 AM) and July 27, 2026 (5:00 PM). Results of the e-voting and meeting voting will be declared within two working days of the AGM and communicated to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE483A01010/91578a58b1de4e82.pdf
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