Meeting Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- Location: Conducted through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM)
- Type of Meeting: Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Record Date for Dividend: Friday, 12th June 2026
- E-voting Cut-off Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026
- Remote E-voting Period: From 09:00 AM on Friday, 19th June 2026 to 05:00 PM on Monday, 22nd June 2026 (both days inclusive)
Summary of Proposed Resolutions
Ordinary Business
1. Adoption of Financial Statements: To discuss, approve, and adopt the Standalone and Consolidated Audited Balance Sheet of the Bank as at 31st March 2026, the Profit & Loss Account for the year ended 31st March 2026, the Report of the Board of Directors, and the Auditors' Report.
2. Dividend Declaration: To declare a dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹4.20 per equity share (210% on face value of ₹2 each).
Special Business
3. Appointment of Executive Director: To consider and approve the appointment of Shri Sunil Kumar Chugh as Executive Director of the Bank. His appointment is for a period of three years effective from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2028, as notified by the Government of India (GoI) vide notification Ref F.no.4/4(v)/2024-BO.I dated 24th November 2025.
4. Appointment of Government Nominee Director: To consider and approve the appointment of Ms. Shalini Pandit as Government Nominee Director on the Board of the Bank. Her appointment is effective immediately from 13th May 2026 until further orders, as notified by GoI vide Notification No. F. No. 6/2(ii)/2022-BO.I dated 13th May 2026.
Voting Process and Methods
- Remote E-voting: Provided through KFin Technologies Limited (RTA). Shareholders can vote via https://evoting.kfintech.com using their login credentials (Folio No./DP ID Client ID and password).
- E-voting during AGM: Shareholders attending the e-AGM can vote during the meeting through the link https://emeetings.kfintech.com if they have not already voted remotely.
- Scrutinizer: M/s. S.N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, will scrutinize the remote e-voting and voting at the e-AGM.
Key Voting Outcomes
- The results of the remote e-voting and voting at the e-AGM will be announced within two working days after the meeting and hosted on the Bank's website and stock exchanges.
- Shareholders' voting rights will be determined based on their shareholding as of the cut-off date, 16th June 2026.
Participation Breakdown by Shareholder Category
The notice indicates that all shareholders (Promoters, Public, Institutions) are eligible to vote. However, specific breakdowns of participation will be available after the meeting.
Scrutinizer's Role and Findings
The Scrutinizer will oversee the voting process, ensure its integrity, and submit a report to the Chairman. The results will be declared after the Scrutinizer's verification.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The Bank confirms that the AGM and all related procedures comply with the Companies Act, SEBI LODR Regulations, and other applicable laws. The meeting is conducted via VC/OAVM in accordance with MCA General Circular No. 03/2025 dated 22nd September 2025.
Additional Financial and Procedural Information
- Dividend Payment: The dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of declaration at the AGM. It will be credited to shareholders' bank accounts via NEFT/NECS for those holding shares in electronic form.
- Unclaimed Dividend: Shareholders are reminded to claim unpaid dividends for previous years (2021-22 to 2024-25) by contacting the RTA or the Bank's Secretarial Department.
- Change of Address: Shareholders must update their details with their Depository Participants (for demat holdings) or the RTA (for physical holdings).
- Tax Deduction at Source (TDS): Dividend income is taxable, and TDS will be deducted as per Income Tax Act provisions. Shareholders must provide PAN to avoid higher TDS rates.
- Dematerialization: Shareholders are encouraged to dematerialize physical shares for hassle-free transactions and direct credit of dividends.
- Green Initiative: The Bank supports green initiatives by sending communications electronically. Shareholders are requested to register their e-mail IDs.
- Dispute Resolution: SEBI's Online Dispute Resolution Portal (https://smartodr.in/login) is available for resolving disputes.
Important Notes
- The deemed venue for the AGM is the Head Office of the Bank.
- Proxies are not allowed as the meeting is virtual.
- Shareholders can ask questions during the AGM by registering in advance through the e-voting portal.
- The full Annual Report is available on the Bank's website www.canarabank.bank.in.