Axis Bank Limited has announced the allotment of 91,454 equity shares on January 28, 2026, pursuant to the exercise of stock options and units under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) scheme. The allotment represents the conversion of employee stock benefits into equity shares of the bank.

Share Capital Details

The allotment has resulted in an increase in the bank's paid-up share capital and total outstanding equity shares. The following table shows the changes in the bank's share capital structure:

ESOP/RSU Scheme Exercise

The allotment was made following the exercise of stock options and units by eligible employees under the bank's established ESOP and RSU schemes. These employee benefit schemes allow eligible personnel to acquire equity shares of the bank at predetermined terms and conditions.

Regulatory Compliance

Axis Bank has duly informed the stock exchanges about this corporate action through its official communication dated January 28, 2026. The notification was sent to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, ensuring compliance with listing requirements and transparency obligations.

The communication was signed by Sandeep Poddar, Company Secretary of Axis Bank Limited, confirming the completion of the allotment process and requesting the exchanges to take the information on record.

Axis Bank Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating consistent performance across key financial metrics. The bank published these results in leading newspapers including Business Standard, Mint, and Sandesh on January 28, 2026, in compliance with SEBI listing regulations.

Quarterly Financial Performance

The bank's standalone operations showed solid growth in the third quarter of FY26. Net profit after tax increased to ₹6,489.57 crores compared to ₹6,303.77 crores in the same quarter of the previous year, representing a growth of 3.0%. Total income from operations reached ₹38,500.06 crores, up from ₹36,926.14 crores in Q3 FY25, marking a 4.3% year-on-year increase.

Nine-Month Performance Summary

For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, Axis Bank reported strong cumulative results. The bank achieved a net profit after tax of ₹17,385.35 crores and total income from operations of ₹1,14,416.44 crores. The nine-month basic earnings per share stood at ₹56.05, while diluted earnings per share reached ₹55.73.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, the bank's performance remained robust with net profit after tax of ₹7,010.65 crores for Q3 FY26, compared to ₹6,742.29 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Consolidated total income reached ₹40,898.41 crores for the quarter, up from ₹38,959.17 crores in Q3 FY25.

Key Financial Indicators

The bank maintained a stable capital structure with paid-up equity share capital of ₹621.02 crores, based on a face value of ₹2 per share. Net worth stood at ₹1,89,970.87 crores, reflecting the bank's strong financial position. The debt-to-equity ratio remained steady at 1.11, indicating balanced leverage management.

The financial results were signed by MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhry and Company Secretary Sandeep Poddar, with detailed quarterly results available on the bank's website and stock exchange platforms for comprehensive investor review.