Bandhan bank has received an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) score of 76.9 for the financial year 2024-25, as disclosed in a regulatory filing to stock exchanges on March 11, 2026.

ESG Rating Details

The ESG score was assigned by SES ESG Research Private Limited, a SEBI registered Environmental, Social and Governance Rating Provider (ERP). The rating agency communicated the score to Bandhan Bank through an email received on March 10, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance

The bank made this disclosure under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, which mandates companies to inform stock exchanges about material events and information.

The communication was addressed to both major Indian stock exchanges:

• BSE Limited: Scrip Code 541153
• National Stock Exchange of India Limited: Symbol BANDHANBNK

Public Disclosure

Bandhan Bank has simultaneously uploaded this ESG rating disclosure on its official website at www.bandhan.bank.in , ensuring transparency and accessibility for stakeholders. The disclosure was signed by Indranil Banerjee, Company Secretary of Bandhan Bank Limited.

The ESG rating reflects the bank's performance across environmental, social, and governance parameters, providing investors and stakeholders with insights into the institution's sustainability practices and corporate governance standards.

Bandhan Bank faces a significant development as reports emerge that the bank's founder plans to sell his stake, contradicting the bank's recent official denial of any sale negotiations. This development creates uncertainty following the bank's formal clarification to stock exchanges just days earlier.

Contradictory Developments

The latest reports about the founder's stake sale plans directly contradict the bank's recent official stance. The bank had previously issued a formal disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, specifically denying awareness of any potential sale negotiations.

Previous Official Clarification

The bank had submitted a formal disclosure signed by Company Secretary Indranil Banerjee, addressing media reports that suggested potential sale discussions. In that communication, the bank clearly stated it was not aware of any such development and had not received any communication regarding potential sale discussions.

Investment Banking Engagement

According to latest developments, Bandhan Bank is working on hiring an investment banker to facilitate the sale of promoter shares, indicating a potential restructuring of ownership structure. This represents a significant shift from the bank's earlier position of denying any sale-related activities.

Market Impact Assessment

The bank's stock had previously experienced notable volatility following initial media reports about potential sale discussions. The bank had attributed stock price movements to market conditions, describing it as market-driven behavior beyond the bank's control. With new developments about the founder's stake sale plans, further market volatility is anticipated.

Regulatory Compliance Questions

The contradictory nature of recent developments raises questions about the timing and accuracy of the bank's previous regulatory disclosures. The bank had earlier reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance, stating it had furnished all necessary information to exchanges including all price-sensitive information as required under SEBI LODR provisions.