Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd

Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives. The window will be closed from June 22, 2026, reopening on June 29, 2026, and remaining open until June 30, 2026. A subsequent closure will occur from July 01, 2026, until 48 hours after the announcement of the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. This measure is in line with the bank's Insider Trading Code.

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has acquired an additional 0.851% stake in Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. through open market purchases, increasing its total shareholding to 5.756%. The acquisition, which took place on June 4, 2026, brings Mirae Asset's total voting rights to 65,707,640 shares. This disclosure is made in compliance with SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire up to 9.50% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL). This approval is subject to compliance with the Banking Regulation Act, RBI directions, Foreign Exchange Management Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable statutes. The approval is valid for one year from the date of the approval, which was intimated to the bank on June 01, 2026.

Equitas Small Finance Bank's Nomination & Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 29,20,631 stock options to eligible employees. This includes 14,28,305 options for Whole-time Directors and Material Risk Takers at an exercise price of ₹72.18 per share. Another 14,92,326 options were granted to other employees, with 12,15,697 at face value (₹10) and 2,76,629 at ₹72.18. The options will vest over three years from May 28, 2026, under the ESFB Employees Stock Option Scheme, 2019, and can be exercised within three years of vesting. The scheme is compliant with SEBI regulations.

Equitas Small Finance Bank has appointed Mr. Mukund Barsagade as President-Finance, effective May 25, 2026. He will also be designated as a Senior Management Personnel of the Bank. Mr. Barsagade brings over three decades of experience in finance and strategy, with expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, fundraising, and investor relations. He has previously held senior leadership roles at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, FINO Payments Bank, Paytm Payments Bank, and Lendingkart.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. has announced the schedule of analyst and institutional investor meetings to be attended by bank representatives. The meetings are scheduled from May 26, 2026, to June 23, 2026, and will be held in person in Mumbai. The schedule is subject to change, and a presentation for the conferences is available on the bank's website.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd has launched the 'Saksham Niveshak' campaign from April 01, 2026, to July 09, 2026, to educate shareholders on updating KYC details and claiming unpaid dividends/shares before they are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund. Detailed information is available on the bank's website and social media platforms (LinkedIn and X).

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. has announced its participation in an investor conference organized by Centrum Broking Limited on May 22, 2026. Representatives from the bank will engage in group and one-on-one virtual meetings. The bank has clarified that no unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared during the conference. The schedule is subject to change based on the availability of investors and/or the bank.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd has received RBI approval for the appointment and re-appointment of Joint Statutory Auditors for the financial year 2026-2027. M/s Suri & Co., Chartered Accountants, have been re-appointed for their third year. M/s Sundaram & Srinivasan, Chartered Accountants, have been appointed for their first year, subject to shareholder approval.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. has announced the schedule for Non-Deal Roadshows, where representatives of the bank will meet with analysts and existing/prospective investors. The roadshows are scheduled for May 18-19, 2026, in Mumbai. Participating firms include Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund, Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, Motilal Oswal AMC, HSBC Mutual Fund, Siddhesh Capital, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (India) Limited. The schedule is subject to change, and a presentation for these meetings is available on the bank's website. No Unpublished Price Sensitive Information will be shared.