Equitas Small Finance Bank announced the cessation of Prof. SamirKumar Barua as an Independent Director, effective from the close of business hours on September 22, 2026. The departure follows the natural conclusion of his appointed term.

The bank filed this disclosure with stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing confirms that Barua’s exit was consequent to the completion of his tenure as an Independent Director.

Director Details

The Board of Directors placed on record its appreciation for Barua’s contributions and guidance during his service. Key details regarding the change are outlined below:

Regulatory Compliance

This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. It also adheres to SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026. The Company Secretary, N Ramanathan, signed the digital submission on behalf of the bank.

Equitas Small Finance Bank will host a non-deal roadshow with investors and analysts on September 21, 2026. The event aims to engage existing and prospective stakeholders regarding the bank's performance and outlook.

The meetings are scheduled to take place in Mumbai from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Kotak Securities Limited has been appointed as the organizer for these one-to-one interactions. The bank emphasized that no unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared during the sessions.

Event Details

The schedule remains subject to change based on investor or analyst exigencies. A presentation for the roadshow is available on the bank's website, covering Q1FY27 data.

This disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Natarajan Ramanathan, Company Secretary, signed the intimation on September 16, 2026.