Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development S.A., the promoter of dcb bank , has confirmed that it, along with persons acting in concert, has not created any encumbrance on the equity shares held in the bank during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration ensures that the promoter's shareholding remains free from charges or liens, providing clarity to investors regarding the ownership status of the stake.

The disclosure was formally addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited to meet regulatory requirements. The filing was made in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, which mandates promoters to disclose details of encumbered shares annually.

The letter, signed by authorised signatories Anwar Poonawala and Beat Doerig, was submitted on April 8, 2026. A copy of the communication was also marked to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of DCB Bank Limited for record-keeping purposes.

Key Details of the Disclosure

The confirmation covers both direct and indirect holdings of the promoter and any persons acting in concert with them. This regulatory filing provides transparency regarding the financial standing of the promoter's shareholding in DCB Bank Limited.

DCB Bank has closed its trading window for designated persons effective June 16, 2026, to comply with regulatory requirements ahead of its financial results. The window will remain shut until 48 hours after the declaration of the financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. This measure is in accordance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the bank's internal code of conduct.

The closure prevents designated persons from dealing in the securities of DCB Bank during this period to ensure confidentiality and prevent insider trading. The specific date of the board meeting where the financial results will be considered has not yet been announced and will be communicated separately in due course.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision to close the trading window aligns with the provisions of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. The bank's internal code of conduct for the prohibition of insider trading mandates such closures during periods involving unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI), particularly around financial result declarations.

Key Dates

The bank has uploaded this intimation on its official website. Rubi Chaturvedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at DCB Bank, signed the disclosure on June 15, 2026.