IDFC FIRST Bank announced that its Board of Directors has approved the re-appointment of Mr. S Ganesh Kumar as an Independent Director for a second term. The decision was made during a Board meeting held on January 31, 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Re-appointment Details

The Board has approved Mr. Kumar's re-appointment for a second term spanning three consecutive years. His new tenure will commence from April 30, 2026 and continue until April 29, 2029, with both dates inclusive. The re-appointment is subject to approval by the Bank's shareholders.

Professional Background

Mr. S Ganesh Kumar brings substantial experience to the Board, having served as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India for over three decades. His educational qualifications include an M.B.A., B.Sc., Diploma in Banking, B.G.L., and C.A.I.I.B.

During his tenure at RBI, Mr. Kumar's responsibilities encompassed:

• Complete oversight of Payment and Settlement Systems
• Creation and development of strategic plans for the Bank
• Management of external investments and foreign exchange reserves
• Association with the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology

Key Contributions to Financial Infrastructure

Mr. Kumar played instrumental roles in establishing several critical financial institutions and frameworks. He was involved in the creation of the National Payments Corporation of India, Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited, and Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS). His expertise extended to policy formulation, including association with the National Cyber Security Council of the Government of India and framing of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.

His contributions to India's digital payment ecosystem include ideating, designing, and developing innovative technology-based retail payment systems, many of which are currently operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Regulatory Compliance

The Bank confirmed that Mr. Kumar maintains no relationships with other Directors and is not debarred from holding directorial positions by SEBI or any other regulatory authority. The Board meeting commenced at 9:30 a.m. and concluded at 3:15 p.m., with the disclosure being uploaded on the Bank's website in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.

IDFC FIRST Bank has announced its participation in seven major investor conferences scheduled between February 3-24, 2026, as disclosed in a regulatory filing dated January 28, 2026. The bank will engage with analysts and institutional investors across multiple high-profile events during this period.

Conference Schedule and Venues

The bank's investor engagement calendar includes participation in several prestigious conferences across different locations:

Presentation Materials and Disclosure

The bank has indicated that it will utilize its Q3-FY26 investor presentation for all scheduled meetings. This presentation will be made available on both the bank's official website and the stock exchanges to ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30(6) read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III and Regulation 46(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The bank has noted that the conference schedule remains subject to change due to potential exigencies on the part of either the investors or the company.

The communication was signed by Satish Gaikwad, General Counsel and Company Secretary, and filed with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on January 28, 2026.