DCB Bank AGM scheduled for July 3, 2026

DCB Bank has scheduled its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Friday, July 03, 2026, at 2.30 p.m. IST via Video Conferencing. The meeting will transact ordinary business, including the adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and the declaration of a dividend of ₹1.45 per equity share. Shareholders will also vote on special resolutions to raise funds up to ₹500 Crore through bonds and debentures on a private placement basis and up to ₹1,500 Crore through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).

Dividend and Record Date

The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹1.45 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY 2025-26. The Bank has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. If approved, payment is scheduled on or after Saturday, July 04, 2026. The dividend is subject to tax deductions under the Income Tax Act, 2025.

Parameter	Details
Dividend per Share	₹1.45
Face Value	₹10
Financial Year	FY 2025-26
Record Date	June 12, 2026
AGM Date	July 03, 2026
Dividend Payment Date	On or after July 04, 2026

Capital Raising Plans

Shareholders will consider raising funds up to ₹500 Crore through the issue of debt securities, including Unsecured Redeemable Taxable Non-Convertible Subordinated Basel III Compliant Additional Tier I and/or Tier II Bonds, on a private placement basis. Additionally, the AGM will seek approval to raise up to ₹1,500 Crore by issuing Equity Shares or other securities convertible into Equity Shares through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The proceeds from the QIP are intended to support the growth of secured retail assets and strengthen the capital base.

Director and Auditor Appointments

The AGM will consider the re-appointment of Mr. Krishnan Sridhar Seshadri as Whole-Time Director (Executive Director) for one year effective June 13, 2026, with remuneration as approved by the RBI. Shareholders will also vote on the appointment of M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells as Joint Statutory Auditors for a period of three years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2028-29, subject to RBI approval. The re-appointment of Mr. Nadir Bhalwani, who retires by rotation, is also on the agenda.

ESOP Plan Amendment

The Board proposes to amend the Employee Stock Option Plan 2005 to introduce a new Sub-plan III. This amendment seeks to increase the maximum number of stock options from 7% to 10% of the issued and paid-up share capital, adding an additional pool of 96,61,603 equity shares. The expansion aims to enhance talent retention and provide flexibility for multi-year grant programs.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+1.82%	-1.05%	+5.99%	+1.17%	+28.93%	+75.30%

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.

Category	Total	Male	Female
Permanent Employees	11,337	9,688	1,649
Other than Permanent	114	72	42
Total Employees	11,451	9,760	1,691
Differently Abled	7	7	0

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.