Meeting Details
The approval process is conducted via postal ballot with remote e-voting only, without a physical meeting. The voting period commences on Wednesday, July 08, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. IST and concludes on Thursday, August 06, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. IST.
Proposed Resolutions and Implications
Item No. 1: Special Resolution - To take note of the appointment of Mr. Pushan Mahapatra (DIN: 07307428) as Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman and approve his remuneration.
Key implications include:
- Formal recognition of Mr. Mahapatra's appointment effective from RBI approval date (June 12, 2026) until March 09, 2029
- Approval of fixed remuneration of ₹24 lakh per annum, payable as determined by the Board
- Authorization for sitting fees for Board and Committee meetings
- Specific approval under Regulation 17(6)(a) and (ca) of SEBI Listing Regulations as the remuneration exceeds 50% of total annual remuneration payable to all Non-Executive Directors
- The resolution received prior RBI approval vide letter dated June 12, 2026
Voting Process and Methods
The Bank has appointed Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) to facilitate remote e-voting. The EVSN for this postal ballot is 260704003.
Voting methods include:
- Individual shareholders holding demat shares can vote through CDSL/NSDL systems using their demat account credentials
- Physical shareholders and non-individual shareholders must vote through CDSL's e-voting system at www.evotingindia.com
- Institutional/corporate members must submit scanned copies of Board Resolutions authorizing their representatives
Key Voting Parameters
- Cut-off Date: Saturday, July 04, 2026
- Voting Rights: One vote per share based on paid-up value as of cut-off date
- Result Declaration: On or before Monday, August 10, 2026
- Deemed Passing Date: Thursday, August 06, 2026 (last voting date)
Scrutinizer Appointment and Role
The Board has appointed Ms. Manisha Maheshwari (Membership No. FCS 13272 and CP 11031), Partner of M/s. Bhandari & Associates, Company Secretaries, as Scrutinizer. Mr. Saurabh Somani (Membership No. ACS 69826 and CP 26495) will serve as alternate Scrutinizer if needed.
The Scrutinizer will:
- Conduct the postal ballot e-voting process in a fair and transparent manner
- Submit a report to the Managing Director & CEO or authorized person after vote scrutiny
- Verify authorization documents from institutional voters
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The process complies with:
- Section 110 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rules 20 and 22 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014
- MCA Circulars including General Circular Nos. 14/2020, 17/2020, 11/2022, 09/2023, 09/2024, and 03/2025
- Regulation 44 of SEBI Listing Regulations
- Secretarial Standard on General Meetings (SS-2)
- Banking Regulation Act, 1949 provisions
- RBI approval dated June 12, 2026
Signatories and Contact Information
Rubi Chaturvedi, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the intimation letter dated July 07, 2026.
Company details:
- Contact: +91 22 6975 9000, investorgrievance@dcb.bank.in
Additional Information
- Mr. Pushan Mahapatra's profile: 65-year-old career banker with 40 years experience, including 35 years with SBI group
- Previously served as MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. for nearly 5 years
- Currently Non-Executive Director with Zurich Kotak General Insurance Co. (India) Ltd. and Independent Director with Angel One Trustee Limited
- Holds no equity shares in DCB Bank as of notice date
- The resolution is not interested by any other Directors or Key Managerial Personnel except Mr. Mahapatra and his relatives
- All material documents are available for electronic inspection until the last voting date