Karnataka Bank successfully organized its Annual Conference of Concurrent Auditors and Internal Auditors for the Financial Year 2026-27 at its Centenary Building in Mangaluru on May 20, 2026. The event was conducted in a hybrid mode under the theme "Anticipate, Strengthen, Prevent", facilitating participation from auditors and bank officials across the country. This conference served as a platform to discuss strengthening audit practices, enhancing risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and sharing best practices in internal control and governance.

The proceedings were presided over by Shri K. Gururaj Acharya, Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board. Shri Raghavendra S. Bhat, Managing Director & CEO of Karnataka Bank, addressed the participants and emphasized the critical role of auditors in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth. The event also featured insights from Special Guest Shri M. R. Venkatesh, Chartered Accountant and Advocate, who shared perspectives on emerging challenges in the audit and regulatory landscape.

Key Speakers and Participants

The conference saw the participation of several key figures who highlighted the importance of a robust audit framework. Guest Speaker Shri Nandan Rao Iddya, Chartered Accountant, shared his insights on evolving audit practices and governance standards. Additionally, Shri Jayanagaraja Rao S., Head of Internal Audit and Chief of Internal Vigilance, addressed the gathering to underline the significance of audit frameworks in supporting the bank's growth and compliance objectives.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from concurrent auditors, internal auditors, Regional Heads, Deputy Regional Heads, and Branch Heads from various locations across India. The presence of the bank's top management and senior officials reaffirmed the institution's commitment to robust governance, effective risk management, and a strong audit framework.

Karnataka Bank Limited interacted with analysts and institutional investors on May 28, 2026, at the Trinity India Annual Global Investor Conference. The meeting, organized by M/s. 360 One Capital Market Private Limited, was held at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai from 09:00 AM to 03:45 PM IST. The bank confirmed that only information already available in the public domain was shared during the session.

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The interaction included both group and one-on-one physical meetings. The presentation discussed during the meeting is available on the bank's official website under the investors section.

Meeting Participants

The following institutional investors and analysts participated in the group and one-on-one meetings:

Sham K, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the disclosure on May 28, 2026.