Jammu and Kashmir Bank has appointed M/s Bigshare Services Private Limited as its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) effective March 1, 2026. The bank disclosed this information in a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and The BSE Limited pursuant to Regulation 6 and 7 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The appointment ensures compliance with regulatory requirements regarding the maintenance of shareholder records.

Compliance Officer and RTA Details

The filing provided specific details regarding the Compliance Officer and the newly appointed RTA for the quarter ending June 2026. The RTA will operate from its office located in Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Mohammad Shafi Mir, who holds the membership number FCS 8516, continues to serve as the Compliance Officer and Company Secretary for the bank. The appointment of M/s Bigshare Services Private Limited marks a change in the entity responsible for managing share-related administrative functions for the bank.

Jammu and Kashmir Bank signed corporate agency agreements with SBI Life Insurance Company Limited and HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited on July 2, 2026, to distribute insurance products through its branch network. The partnerships enable the bank to service and solicit life insurance products from both insurers, effective immediately from the agreement date. This move expands the bank's bancassurance offerings by aligning with two leading national-level insurance providers.

Agreement Details

The agreements were formalised under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The bank confirmed that these are arm's length transactions and do not fall under related party transactions. There are no special rights, such as director appointments or share subscription privileges, attached to these agreements for the insurers.

Strategic Implications

By securing corporate agency agreements with both SBI Life and HDFC Life, Jammu and Kashmir Bank positions itself to offer a wider range of life insurance solutions to its customer base. The bank will utilise its branch network to market and service these products, aiming to diversify its revenue streams and deepen customer engagement. The disclosures were submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India and The BSE Limited by Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir.