dcb bank has issued and allotted 16,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each to employees under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) on April 22, 2026. The allotment was made pursuant to the terms of the bank's ESOP scheme, as disclosed to the stock exchanges in a regulatory filing.

Following this issuance, the issued and paid-up share capital of the bank has increased from 321,901,777 equity shares of Rs.10/- each to 321,917,777 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Share Capital Details

The regulatory filing was signed by Rubi Chaturvedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of DCB Bank Limited, on behalf of the bank. The corporate and registered office of the bank is located at 6th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013.

DCB Bank Limited has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on Friday, April 24, 2026, to consider several critical business matters including audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026. The meeting will also address dividend recommendations and significant fund raising proposals as part of the bank's strategic initiatives.

Key Agenda Items

The board meeting will focus on three primary areas of consideration:

Fund Raising Proposals

The board will evaluate comprehensive fund raising strategies encompassing both debt and equity instruments. The proposed capital raising initiatives include issuance of debt securities, specifically unsecured redeemable non-convertible subordinated Basel III compliant Tier II Bonds through private placement. Additionally, the board will consider issuance of equity shares and other securities convertible into equity shares through Qualified Institutional Placement.

Capital Structure Enhancement

The fund raising proposals reflect DCB Bank's strategic approach to strengthening its capital base through multiple avenues:

• Debt Securities: Basel III compliant Tier II bonds via private placement
• Equity Instruments: Shares and convertible securities through QIP mechanism
• Regulatory Compliance: All proposals align with Basel III capital adequacy norms

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement has been made in strict compliance with Regulation 29 and other applicable regulations of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Rubi Chaturvedi signed the official communication dated April 16, 2026, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

Corporate Information

DCB Bank Limited operates from its corporate and registered office located at 6th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai. The bank maintains its commitment to transparent corporate governance and timely disclosure of material information to stakeholders and regulatory authorities.