Federal Bank Regulatory Clarification Response

Summary of Company's Response

The Federal Bank Limited has formally responded to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding a news article that appeared on September 25, 2026. The bank's clarification addresses specific queries raised by the exchange about potential negotiations and their impact on trading activity.

Date and Nature of Exchange Query

  • Date of Communication: September 25, 2026
  • Reference Numbers: SEC/LODR/230/2026-27 (NSE letter), August 25, 2026 (Bank's previous letter)
  • Nature of Query: The NSE sought clarification under Regulation 30(11) of SEBI Listing Regulations regarding a news item captioned "Exclusive | Federal Bank-Jana SFB deal in final stages, may be announced soon" that appeared in mainstream media on September 25, 2026.

Company's Clarification on Trading and Negotiations

The bank provided specific responses to three key questions from the exchange:

a. Negotiations/Events Chronology:

  • The bank stated that while it evaluates various opportunities for growth and expansion in the ordinary course of business, there is "no material event/information that requires disclosure under Regulation 30" of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
  • No specific sequence of events or negotiations was provided, as the bank denied the existence of any material developments.

b. Undisclosed Information Explanation:

  • The bank explicitly stated: "We are not aware of or in possession of any material information that has not been announced to the Exchanges"
  • The response emphasized that no information requires disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015 "as on date"

c. Material Impact Assessment:

  • The bank concluded that "there is no material impact of this article on the Bank"

Regulatory Compliance Reference

The entire communication references compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The bank specifically addressed its obligations under Regulation 30(11) regarding news items appearing in mainstream media.