Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited announced that its representatives will participate in a Non-Deal Roadshow organized by Kotak Securities Limited. The event is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in Mumbai. This roadshow will involve one-to-one meetings with various existing and prospective investors and analysts. The bank has stated that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) will be shared during these interactions. A presentation for the roadshow is available on the bank's investor relations website.

Equitas Small Finance Bank's Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 50,000 Rated, Listed, Unsecured, Subordinated, Transferable, Redeemable, Fully Paid Up, Lower Tier II Non-Convertible Debentures. The aggregate nominal value of these debentures is up to Rs. 500 Crores, to be issued in a single series on a private placement basis. These debentures will be categorized as Lower Tier II Capital in compliance with Basel II framework and will be listed on BSE Limited.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 9, 2026. Key outcomes include the approval of M/s. Sundaram & Srinivasan as Joint Statutory Auditors, the re-appointment of Mr. Vasudevan P N as MD & CEO, and the re-appointment of Ms. Geeta Dutta Goel as an Independent Director. Additionally, shareholders approved raising capital up to ₹500 Crores through Redeemable Unsecured Non-Convertible Debentures and up to ₹1250 Crores via Qualified Institutions Placement, totaling ₹1750 Crores.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has received an ESG score of 62 from ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Limited, a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider. The rating was assigned independently based on publicly available information, and the bank did not participate in the evaluation or provide specific data. This score reflects the bank's performance in environmental, social, and governance factors as assessed by an external agency.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives from September 10, 2026. This closure is in anticipation of a Board of Directors meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026. The primary agenda for the board meeting is to consider and approve raising capital through the issuance of unsecured, subordinated, transferable, redeemable, fully paid-up lower Tier II bonds in the form of non-convertible debentures via private placement. This capital raise is subject to necessary regulatory approvals.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on September 16, 2026. The primary agenda item is to consider and approve a capital raising initiative. This will involve the issuance of unsecured, subordinated, transferable, redeemable, fully paid-up lower Tier II bonds in the form of non-convertible debentures, to be placed privately. The issuance is contingent upon obtaining necessary regulatory approvals. Concurrently, the trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives will be closed from September 10, 2026, until 48 hours after the information is made public, in compliance with SEBI regulations and the bank's insider trading code.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Sivaraman K as the new Head-Operations, effective September 07, 2026. Mr. Sivaraman K brings over 30 years of extensive banking experience, including leadership roles in banking operations and process transformation. He succeeds Mr. Siby Sebastian, who will transition to head Strategic Transformation within the bank while remaining part of the Senior Management Personnel. This appointment is in line with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited announced the launch of its new book, "When Organisations Win – Governance, Trust and the Values of Equitas Small Finance Bank". Authored by Dr. CA Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh, the book delves into the bank's governance journey through conversations with MD & CEO P N Vasudevan. It explores governance beyond rules, focusing on choices, values, and behaviors, particularly through the bank's 'Frames Approach to Governance'. The book highlights how governance has influenced Equitas' business decisions from its microfinance origins to its current status as a Small Finance Bank, emphasizing resilience, trust, and sustainable value creation.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has announced the inauguration of its new corporate office located at Equitas Towers, Mount Road, Little Mount, Saidapet, Chennai. The inauguration took place on September 07, 2026, and was performed by Dr. C Rangarajan, Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. This event signifies a key milestone for the bank, reflecting its ongoing growth and expansion strategies. The new office is intended to support the bank's expanding operations and future development.

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has been assigned an ESG score of 72.8 by SES ESG Research Private Limited. The rating was provided independently by SES ESG Research, a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider, based on publicly available information. The bank did not participate in the evaluation or provide specific data for this rating. The information was received by the bank on September 04, 2026.