Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has made a regulatory disclosure pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Schedule III and other applicable provisions of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The Bank informs that Prof. SamirKumar Barua (DIN: 00211077), consequent to the completion of his term, has ceased to be an Independent Director of the Bank effective from the close of business hours on September 22, 2026.

The Board of Directors of the Bank has placed on record its sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions, guidance and services rendered by Prof. SamirKumar Barua during his tenure as Independent Director.

The disclosure includes an annexure containing details as required under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of the SEBI LODR Regulations and SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026.

Annexure Details

  • Name of the Director: Prof. SamirKumar Barua (DIN: 00211077)
  • Reason for change: Cessation - Consequent to the completion of his term as an Independent Director of the Bank
  • Effective date: From the close of business hours on September 22, 2026
  • Brief profile: Not Applicable
  • Disclosure of relationship between Directors: Not Applicable

The disclosure was signed by N. Ramanathan, Company Secretary of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, on September 22, 2026.

Financial Impact

No financial impact disclosed. This is a governance change related to board composition.