Bandhan Bank Regulatory Clarification Response

Date and Nature of Exchange Query

  • Date of Communication: October 13, 2026
  • Regulatory Reference: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
  • Exchange Query: BSE and NSE sought clarification regarding a news item published on MoneyControl on October 13, 2026, titled "Bandhan Bank stock jumps 7% on reports of Abu Dhabi's IHC exploring promoter stake acquisition" and the subsequent 9.02% price increase in the bank's scrip from ₹157.35 to ₹171.55 on the same date.

Company's Clarification on Trading Volume and Financial Matters

  • Stake Acquisition Rumors: The bank explicitly states it is "not aware of any such development" regarding Abu Dhabi's IHC exploring promoter stake acquisition.
  • Communication Status: Confirms that the bank "has not received any communication in this regard" and is therefore "not in the position to comment on the correctness" of the news item.
  • Material Information Disclosure: The bank affirms it has "furnished/intimated, from time to time, to the Exchange(s), all necessary events, information, which are considered material for the Bank" as required under SEBI LODR Regulation 30.
  • Price Movement Explanation: Attributes the 9.02% price increase to "purely due to market conditions" and states it is "apparently, market driven, on which the Bank has no control."

Regulatory Compliance Reference

  • SEBI Regulation Compliance: The disclosure is explicitly made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
  • No Withheld Information: The bank confirms it has "neither withheld disclosure of any material information/ event nor is there any impending announcement" that would qualify as material event or information.
  • Regulatory Proceedings: The bank states it is "unaware of any regulatory/legal proceedings in this regard."

Financial Results and Material Impact Assessment

  • Material Impact: The bank explicitly states "There is no material impact of this article on the Bank."
  • Compliance Assurance: Reiterates that the bank "gives utmost importance to regulatory compliance and continues to comply with the applicable requirements under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR."

Additional Details

  • Reference Number: BBL/SEC/180/2026-27
  • Website Disclosure: Simultaneously uploaded at the bank's website www.bandhan.bank.in

Topic Tags: Regulatory Response, Market Rumors Denial, Stock Price Movement, SEBI Compliance, Exchange Clarification