DCB Bank Concludes 31st Annual General Meeting; Key Resolutions Pass With Requisite Majority
DCB Bank Limited held its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, July 03, 2026. The meeting, conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) and Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM), saw all items of business transacted and passed by the Members with the requisite majority.The AGM commenced at 02:30 P.M. (IST) and concluded at 04:51 P.M. (IST). The meeting was chaired by Mr. Pushan Mahapatra, Non-Executive - Part-Time - Chairman and Independent Director of the Bank.
Mr. Praveen Kutty, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank, presented on the bank's financial performance for FY 2025-26, while Mr. Ravi Kumar, Chief Financial Officer, provided details regarding the results. The members were informed that the Statutory Auditors' Report and Secretarial Audit Report did not contain any adverse observations or qualifications.
Meeting Overview and Participation
Details related to the AGM and shareholder participation are summarized below:| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of AGM | Friday, July 03, 2026 |
| Total Shareholders (as on June 26, 2026) | 181,319 |
| Shares Held by Members | 322,077,427 |
| Votes Polled in the Meeting | 170,330,308 |
Financial and Governance Decisions
The AGM addressed eight key items of business, ranging from financial statement adoption to governance appointments.Key resolutions passed during the meeting included:
- Financial Statements: The adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, together with Reports of the Directors and Auditors, was approved.
- Dividend Declaration: A dividend of Rs. 1.45 per Equity Share (Face Value Rs. 10/- each) for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026, was declared.
- Director Appointment: Mr. Nadir Bhalwani was re-appointed as a Director of the Bank, who retires by rotation.
- Auditors Approval: The appointment and overall audit fees for the Joint Statutory Auditors were approved.
Capital Market Initiatives and Appointments
Several special resolutions relating to capital structure and key personnel were passed:| Resolution Type | Description | Outcome | Key Percentage Result (E-Voting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Resolution | Approval for raising funds by issue of bonds/debentures/securities on Private Placement basis. | Passed | 99.99% in favour |
| Special Resolution | Approval for Issue of Equity Shares through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). | Passed | 84.92% in favour |
| Ordinary Resolution | Re-appointment of Mr. Krishnan Sridhar Seshadri as Whole-time Director. | Passed | 99.42% in favour |
| Special Resolution | Approval for increase in employee stock options under the DCB Bank Limited - Employee Stock Option Plan 2005. | Passed | 99.85% in favour |
The consolidated scrutinizer's report confirmed that all resolutions mentioned in the AGM notice, dated June 05, 2026, were passed with the requisite majority on July 03, 2026.
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