Karnataka Bank Limited has issued a compliance disclosure under Regulation 36(1)(b) of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The disclosure pertains to the dispatch of communication to shareholders whose email IDs were not registered with the Bank, its Registrar & Share Transfer Agent (RTA), or Depository Participants as of the cut-off date of August 28, 2026.

The communication contains a web link (<https://www.karnatakabank.bank.in/investors/annual-reports>) for accessing the Annual Report for the financial year 2025-26 and the Notice of the 102nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. IST through Video Conferencing (VC) / Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).

Key Shareholder Information

Dividend Declaration:

  • The Bank has declared a dividend of ₹5.00 per equity share for FY 2025-26, which represents 50% of the face value.
  • The Record Date for determining eligibility for the dividend is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on or after Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
  • A note clarifies that with effect from April 01, 2024, dividend payments to shareholders holding shares in physical form are made only through electronic mode.

KYC Update Reminder:

  • Shareholders, particularly those holding physical shares, are reminded to update their KYC details as mandated by SEBI Master Circular No.: HO/38/13/(4)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/4298/2026 dated February 06, 2026.
  • The required details for update are: PAN, Postal address with PIN Code, Mobile number, Bank account details, Specimen signature, and Choice of nomination.
  • Relevant forms (ISR-1, ISR-2, ISR-3, SH-13, SH-14) and circulars are available on the Bank's investor relations webpage.

E-Voting Schedule:

  • The cut-off date for e-voting is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  • E-voting will commence on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 09:00 A.M. IST.
  • E-voting will end on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 05:00 P.M. IST.

TDS Exemption:

  • Shareholders wishing to claim exemption from TDS on dividend income for FY 2025-26 must submit the required documents on or before Thursday, September 17, 2026.
  • Documents can be uploaded at: <https://ipostatus.integratedregistry.in/TaxExemptionRegistration.aspx>

Correspondence

All shareholder queries are to be addressed to the Bank's RTA, Integrated Registry Management Services Private Limited, at their Bengaluru office (Phone: 080-23460815 to 818).

The letter was issued by Sham K, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and is digitally signed by Sham Kanathila.