DCB Bank has filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The report, aligned with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, details the Bank’s integration of responsible business practices across its operations. It highlights the Bank's focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, including stakeholder engagement, financial inclusion, and sustainable finance opportunities.

Governance and Oversight

The implementation and oversight of Business Responsibility Policies are managed by the CSR and ESG Committee of the Board of Directors. As of March 31, 2026, the committee comprised Mr. Nasser Munjee (Chairman), Mr. Thiyagarajan Kumar, and Mr. Sridhar Seshadri. Additionally, the Bank established an ESG Internal Committee to identify and recommend ESG-related matters for approval. The Bank confirmed that it does not have any holding, subsidiary, associate, or joint venture companies as of the reporting date.

Workforce and Diversity

DCB Bank reported a total workforce of 11,451 employees, comprising 9,760 male and 1,691 female employees. The data includes 11,337 permanent employees and 114 other-than-permanent employees. The Bank stated that it does not engage any workers as defined under the BRSR framework. Women represented 14.29% of the Board of Directors and 25.00% of Key Management Personnel. The Bank also reported seven differently-abled employees, all of whom were male and permanent.

Regulatory Penalties and Compliance

During FY 2025-26, DCB Bank disclosed several monetary penalties imposed by regulatory and judicial authorities. The Reserve Bank of India levied a penalty of ₹29.60 lakh for non-compliance with directions regarding loans against gold ornaments. Additionally, the Bank paid ₹31 lakh following an award by the Banking Ombudsman, Bhubaneswar, regarding misappropriation of funds. Other penalties included amounts paid to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and various District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, totaling ₹6.36 lakh. The Bank also faced fines from GST authorities and stock exchanges for filing delays.

Environmental and Social Impact

The Bank reported total Scope 1 emissions of 2,245.21 metric tons of CO2 equivalent and Scope 2 emissions of 8,056.29 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Initiatives to reduce environmental impact included the installation of rooftop solar panels, the use of energy-efficient infrastructure, and digitalization efforts to reduce paper usage. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, the Bank spent ₹1.72 crore in designated aspirational districts, benefiting over 2.15 lakh persons across various projects focused on water conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods.

DCB Bank representatives participated in an investor conference organized by 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited on May 29, 2026. The meeting served as a platform for the bank to engage with various institutional investors and asset managers.

The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. dcb bank clarified that only information already in the public domain was discussed or shared during the interaction.

The schedule of the meeting included 24 institutional participants. The list featured asset management companies, investment advisors, and wealth management firms.

The filing was signed by Rubi Chaturvedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of DCB Bank Limited.