Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced the opening of a special window for shareholders to re-lodge transfer requests for physical shares, following regulatory guidelines from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The initiative aims to facilitate the transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities that were previously rejected or not processed due to various deficiencies.

Regulatory Framework and Timeline

The special window has been established in compliance with SEBI Circular bearing reference HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3750/2026 dated January 30, 2026. This regulatory directive specifically addresses physical securities that were sold or purchased prior to April 01, 2019 and were subsequently rejected, returned, or not processed due to deficiencies in documents, procedures, or other reasons.

Public Communication and Compliance

In accordance with Regulation 30 and other applicable clauses of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the bank has undertaken comprehensive public communication regarding this facility. On April 22, 2026, advertisements were published in Business Standard and Makkal Kural newspapers across all editions to ensure widespread awareness among shareholders.

The bank has also leveraged digital platforms to reach stakeholders, with official posts disseminated through its social media channels:

Documentation and Process Requirements

Shareholders seeking to utilise this special window must submit comprehensive documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The process involves lodging transfer requests with the bank or its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) along with mandatory supporting documents as specified by SEBI guidelines.

All securities transferred during this window will be credited exclusively in dematerialised form and will remain under a lock-in period of one year from the date of registration of transfer. During this lock-in period, the securities cannot be transferred, lien marked, or pledged, ensuring regulatory compliance and investor protection.

Important Deadlines and Limitations

The bank has emphasised that transfer requests submitted after February 04, 2027, will not be accepted by either the bank or its RTA. This strict deadline underscores the importance of timely action by eligible shareholders who wish to regularise their physical share holdings.

The communication was formally signed by N Ramanathan, Company Secretary of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, and digitally authenticated on April 22, 2026, at 17:39:23 +05'30'. This initiative represents the bank's commitment to facilitating shareholder services while ensuring full regulatory compliance with SEBI directives.

Equitas Small Finance Bank has formally notified stock exchanges about its earnings call schedule to discuss the financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The bank submitted the official communication on April 15, 2026, signed by N Ramanathan, Company Secretary, to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited under SEBI regulations.

Board Meeting and Financial Results

The bank's Board of Directors will convene on Thursday, April 30, 2026 to consider and approve the audited financial results for Q4FY26 and the complete financial year. This meeting has been scheduled in compliance with Regulation 29(1) and Regulation 50(1) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Trading Window Restrictions

The bank has implemented trading window restrictions for designated persons and their immediate relatives. The trading window closed on April 01, 2026 and will remain shut until 48 hours after the announcement of audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. This restriction was previously communicated to stock exchanges through a letter dated March 26, 2026.

Earnings Call Participation Details

The earnings call will be led by P N Vasudevan, Managing Director & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, along with the management team. The call is scheduled to discuss the bank's financial performance comprehensively for Q4FY26.

Conference Dial-in Information

Participants are requested to dial-in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. The bank has provided multiple international toll-free numbers to facilitate global investor participation.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement has been made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The formal communication includes intimation under Regulation 29(1), 30 and 50(1) of the SEBI regulations. Investors and analysts interested in participating can contact the bank's investor relations team at ir@equitasbank.com for further information regarding the earnings call.