In accordance with Accounting Standard (AS) 29-Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets a provisionis recognised when the Bank has a present obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow ofresources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be madeof the amount of the obligation.
Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best estimate required tosettle the obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted toreflect the current best estimates.
Provisions for liabilities on the outstanding reward points on credit card are made based on an independent actuarialvaluation as at the Balance Sheet date and included in other liabilities and provisions.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by theoccurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Bank or a presentobligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settlethe obligation.
A contingent liability also arises in cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot bemeasured reliably. The Bank does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financialstatements.
Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.
L. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic and diluted earnings per share is computed in accordance with Accounting Standard-20 - Earnings per share.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss after tax for the period attributable to equityshareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Partly paid equityshares are treated as a fraction of an equity share to the extent that they are entitled to participate in dividendsrelative to a fully paid equity share during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of shares outstanding duringthe period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
Cash and Cash equivalents include cash in hand, foreign currency notes, rupee digital currency, balances with RBI,balances with other banks and institutions, money at call and short notice (including the effect of changes in exchangerates on cash and cash equivalents in foreign currency).
N. Fixed Assets
i. Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) and software
Property, Plant and Equipment and software are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulatedimpairment losses, if any. The cost comprises purchase price and directly attributable cost of bringing the assetto its working condition for the intended use. Subsequent expenditure incurred on assets put to use is capitalisedonly when it increases the future benefit/functioning capability from / of such assets.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of Property, Plant and Equipment are measured as the differencebetween the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the Profit andLoss Account when the asset is derecognized.
Leasehold land is amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of lease.
Depreciation on Property, Plant, Equipment and software is charged on a straight-line basis over the useful livesestimated by the management as given below. The useful lives have been estimated by the management basedon technical advice obtained. Determination of useful life of an asset is a matter of judgment and based on variousfactors such as type and make of an item, its place and pattern of usage, nature of technology, obsolescencefactors, availability of spares, etc. and makes a significant impact on the useful life of an asset.
Addition to lease hold premises are amortised over the remaining period of lease subject to maximum of 10 years.Items individually costing up to ? 5,000 /- are fully depreciated in the year of installation/purchase.
Depreciation on assets acquired/sold during the period is recognised on a pro-rata basis to the Profit and LossAccount from/upto the date of acquisition/sale.
Profit on sale of immovable property net of taxes and transfer to statutory reserve, are transferred to capitalreserve account.
The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewedat each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.
The carrying amount of assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairmentbased on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the carrying amount of an assetexceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the assets, net selling price and valuein use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using apre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific tothe asset.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
Costs incurred towards acquisition of assets, including expenses incurred prior to those assets being put touse and directly attributable to bringing them to their working condition are included under "Capital Work inProgress”. Capital Work in Progress including Software under development are stated at the amount incurredup to the date of Balance Sheet.
Business segments have been identified and reported taking into account, the target customer profile, the natureof products and services, the differing risks and returns, the organisation structure, the internal business reportingsystem and in accordance with guidelines issued by RBI and in compliance with the Accounting Standard 17 - "SegmentReporting”. The Bank operates in the following segments:
The treasury segment primarily consists of net interest earnings from the Bank's investment portfolio, moneymarket borrowing and lending and gains or losses on investment operations and income / expenses on accountof trading in foreign exchange and derivative contracts.
The digital banking segment represents business by Digital Banking Units (DBUs). The said DBUs serves retailcustomers through the Bank's digital network and other online channels. This segment raises deposits fromcustomers and provides loans and other services to customers. Revenues of the DBUs are derived from interestearned on retail loans, fees from services rendered, etc. Expenses of this segment primarily comprise of interestexpense on deposits, infrastructure and premises expenses for operating the DBUs, other direct overheads andallocated expenses of specialist product groups.
Other Retail Banking
The retail banking segment serves retail customers through a branch network and other delivery channels. Thissegment raises deposits from customers and provides loans and other services to customers with the help ofspecialist product groups. Exposures are classified under retail banking taking into account the status of theborrower (orientation criterion), the nature of product, granularity of the exposure and the quantum thereof.Revenues of the retail banking segment are derived from interest earned on retail loans, fees from servicesrendered and income from credit card operation etc. expenses of this segment primarily comprise interestexpense on fund borrowed from external sources, interest on deposits, personnel costs, infrastructure andpremises expenses for operating the branch network and other delivery channels, other direct overheads andallocated expenses of specialist product groups, processing units and support groups.
c. Wholesale banking
The wholesale banking segment provides loans and transaction services to large corporates, emergingcorporates, public sector undertakings, government bodies, financial institutions and medium scaleenterprises. Revenues of the wholesale banking segment consist of interest earned on loans madeto customers, fees and other income etc. The principal expenses of the segment consist of interestexpense on funds borrowed from external sources, interest on deposits, personnel costs, otherdirect overheads and allocated expenses of delivery channels, specialist product groups, processing units andsupport groups.
d. Other banking business
This segment includes income from para banking activities such as third party product distribution and theassociated costs.
e. Unallocated
All items which are reckoned at an enterprise level are classified under this segment. This includes unallocableassets and liabilities such as deferred tax, prepaid expenses, etc.
Segment revenue includes earnings from customers. Segment result includes revenue less interest expenseless operating expense and provisions, if any, for that segment. Segment-wise income and expenses includecertain allocations based on reasonable assumptions. Segment capital employed represents the net assets inthat segment.
The Bank operates in a single geographic segment i.e. domestic.
Share issue expenses are adjusted from Share Premium Account as permitted by Section 52 of the Companies Act,2013.
Dividend proposed/ declared after the balance sheet date is accrued in the books of the Bank in the year in whichthe dividend is approved by the shareholders as per revised Accounting Standard (AS) 4 'Contingencies and Eventsoccurring after the Balance sheet date' as notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Expenditure towards corporate social responsibility, in accordance with Companies Act, 2013, is recognised in theProfit and Loss Account.
Schedule 18: Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year endedMarch 31, 2026
Amounts in notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026 are denominated in rupee croreto conform to extant RBI guidelines, except where stated otherwise.
A. Disclosures as Laid Down by RBI Circulars
1. Amalgamation of Fincare Small Finance Bank
The Board of Directors at its respective meetings held on October 29, 2023, approved the scheme of amalgamation("Scheme") for the amalgamation of Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited ("T ransferor Company") with AU Small FinanceBank Limited ("Transferee Company”), in accordance with Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and theReserve Bank of India Master Direction-Amalgamation of Private Sector Banks Directions, 2016.
The Scheme was approved by the shareholders of Transferor Company and Transferee Company on November 24,2023 and November 27, 2023 respectively at their extra ordinary general meeting and by the Competition Commissionof India (the "CCI”) and the Reserve Bank of India (the "RBI”) on January 23, 2024 and March 4, 2024 respectively.
At the request of the Transferor Company and the Transferee Company, RBI approved the appointed date as April1, 2024.
As per the Scheme, upon its coming into effect from the effective date i.e. April 1, 2024, the entire undertaking of eFincareSFB including all its assets, liabilities and reserves and surplus stood transferred / deemed to be transferred to and vest inAUSFBL. Further, in consideration of the transfer of and vesting of the undertaking of Fincare, 579 (Five Hundred SeventyNine) equity shares of face value of ? 10/- each of AUSFBL for every 2,000 (Two Thousand) equity shares of face value of? 10/- each of eFincare SFB were issued to shareholders of eFincare SFB on the record date i.e. March 22, 2024.Accordingly 7,35,25,352 equity shares of ? 10/- each of AUSFBL were allotted at par to the shareholders of eFincareSFB vide board resolution dated April 1, 2024. In addition, the Bank is required to issue its shares on exercise ofoptions which have been granted to the employees of the Transferor Company in terms of its ESOP plan.
Accordingly, the paid-up share capital has increased from ? 669.16 crore consisting of 66,91,62,451 equity shares of? 10/- each to ? 742.69 crore consisting of 74,26,87,803 equity shares of ? 10/- each on April 1, 2024 .
The excess of the paid up value of equity shares of Transferor Company over the paid up value of equity sharesissued as consideration amounting to ? 180.45 crore has been transferred to Amalgamation Reserve as per theScheme of Amalgamation.
The amalgamation has been accounted using the pooling of interest method under Accounting Standard 14 prescribedunder Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (AS-14), "Accounting for amalgamation” and the principles laid downin Clause 20 (b) to (g) of the approved Scheme of Amalgamation.
The assets, liabilities and reserves and surplus of eFincare SFB were recorded by the Bank at their carrying amountsas on April 1, 2024 except for necessary adjustments which were made to bring uniformity of accounting policiesas required under AS-14. The net impact of these adjustments has been adjusted in the balance of Profit and LossAccount.
2. Regulatory Capital
The Capital adequacy ratio ("CAR”) is computed in accordance with the RBI Master Direction DOR.CAP.REC.101/21-01-002/2025-26 dated November 28, 2025, as amended, and the CAR for the corresponding previous periodis computed on the basis of the applicable RBI guideline on the relevant reporting dates. No separate capitalcharge is prescribed for market risk and operational risk for Small Finance Banks as per above mentioned masterdirections.
Further, No Capital Conservation Buffer and Counter-Cyclical Capital Buffer is applicable on Small Finance Bank(SFB) as per operating guidelines issued on SFB by the RBI.
The Total Capital Adequacy ratio of the Bank as at March 31, 2026 is 18.68% (previous year: 20.06%) againstthe regulatory requirement of 15.00% as prescribed by the RBI.
*During the year ended March 31, 2026, the Bank has allotted 37,36,590 equity shares in respect of stock options (previous year:7,53,68,080 equity shares out of which 7,35,25,352 shares were issued due to merger of Fincare unit and 18,42,728 equity shares inrespect of stock options), aggregating to paid up share capital of f 3.74 crore (previous year: f 75.37 crore). Further, the reserves(Share premium) of the Bank have increased by f 177.47 crore (previous year: f 59.47 crore) in respect of stock options exercised.''During the year ended March 31, 2026, Bank has allotted Nil Tier 2 Bonds for an amount aggregating up to f Nil on a private placementbasis (Previous year : 77,000 Unsecured, Rated, Listed, Redeemable, Subordinated, Non-Convertible Lower Tier II Bonds in the nature ofNon-Convertible Debentures categorized as Tier II Capital of face value of f 1,00,000/- each aggregating up to f 770.00 crore on a privateplacement basis).
There has been no draw down from reserves during the year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 otherthan those disclosed under Schedule 2.
To assess Bank's resilience in liquidity stress scenario of 30 days with its high-quality liquid assets, Banks iscomputing Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) as per RBI-Basel 3 Framework on Liquidity Standards. High Ratiosignifies Bank has enough liquid assets which it can use to fulfil its liquidity obligations in acute stress scenario.Ratio to compute as below:
Stock of High Quality Liquid Asset is total funds liquid assets could generate in stress scenario. Net Cash outflowsis the difference as derived by multiplying the outstanding balances of various categories or types of liabilitiesby the outflow run-off rates and cash inflows are calculated by multiplying the outstanding balances of variouscategories of contractual receivables by the rates at which they are expected to flow in.
The Minimum LCR Requirement for Small Finance Banks is 100% as per RBI guidelines.
The Bank has consistently maintained the LCR percentage well above the regulatory threshold limit. The average LCRfor the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was 119.02% which is above the regulatory limit of 100%. For the quarter endedMarch 31, 2026 average HQLA stood at ? 31,578.20 Crores.
Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) of the Bank is the primary governing body for Liquidity Risk Management,Treasury is entrusted with the responsibility of liquidity management within the Bank under the guidance ofthe ALCO. ALM Risk unit independently measures, monitors & reports Liquidity Risk as per regulatory & internalguidelines.
In computing the above information, certain estimates and assumptions have been made by the Bank's Managementwhich have been relied upon by the auditors.
c. Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
As per the extant RBI guidelines, Banks are required to make Pillar III disclosures including Leverage ratio, LiquidityCoverage Ratio and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) under the Basel 3 Capital regulations. These disclosureswould be available on the Bank's website at "https://www.au.bank.in/reports/regulatory-disclosures”. Thesedisclosures have not been subjected to audit by the Joint Statutory Auditors.
During the year ended Mar 31, 2026 and the previous year ended March 31, 2025 the Bank has not sold and transferredsecurities to or from HTM category exceeding 5% of the book value of investment held in HTM category at the beginningof the year. The 5% threshold referred to above does not include transfer of securities to/from HTM category withthe approval of Board of Directors and RBI undertaken by Banks as per extant RBI guidelines, sale of securities underpre-announced Open Market Operation (OMO) auction to the RBI and sale of securities or transfer to AFS / FVTPLconsequent to the reduction of ceiling on SLR securities under HTM, Repurchase of Government Securities by Governmentof India from banks under buyback / switch operations, Repurchase of State Government Securities by respective stategovernments under buyback / switch operations and Additional shifting of securities explicitly permitted by the ReserveBank of India as the case may be.
i. Government Security Lending (GSL) transactions
In reference to the RBI Notification No: FMRD.DIRD.No.06/14.03.061/2023-2024 dated December 27, 2023 the disclosurerelated to Government securities lending and borrowing transactions undertaken Over-the-Counter markets. During theFinancial Year 2025-26 and Previous Year 2024-25, the bank has not entered into any such type of transactions.
j. Disclosure for transitional adjustments as at April 01, 2024
Following is the disclosure as per RBI circular on Master Direction- Classification, Valuation and Operation of InvestmentPortfolio of Commercial Banks (Directions), 2023' dated September 12, 2023, for transitional adjustments.
In compliance with the RBI Investment Master Directions dated September 12, 2023, the Bank implemented changesrelating to classification, measurement and valuation of investments with effect from April 1, 2024. Consequently, thenet fair value gain of ? 997.71 lakh (net of taxes) was accounted for in General Reserve as per the transition provision inthe aforesaid Directions.
In addition, the Bank has transferred balance in Investment Reserve amounting to ? 876.74 lakh on the date of the transitionto General Reserve in compliance with these Directions.
Subsequent changes in fair value of performing investments under Available for Sale (AFS) and Fair Value Through Profitand Loss ('FVTPL') (including sub category Held For Trading ('HFT')) categories was recognised through AFS reserve andProfit and Loss Account respectively.
As at March 31, 2026, the Bank does not have any loan accounts under resolution under the Revised Framework forResolution of Stressed Assets, in terms of RBI Circular dated November 28, 2025 - RBI/DOR/2025-26/196 (Small FinanceBanks - Resolution of Stressed Assets Directions, 2025). (Previous year: Nil).
In terms of the RBI guidelines, banks are required to disclose the divergence in asset classification and provisioningconsequent to RBI's annual supervisory process in their notes to accounts to the financial statements, wherever theadditional provisioning assessed / additional gross NPAs identified by RBI exceeds the threshold specified by RBI.The threshold for provisioning is 5 per cent of the reported profit before provisions and contingencies for thereference period and that for additional gross NPAs is 5 per cent of the published incremental Gross NPAs forthe reference period.
There was no reportable divergence in asset classification and provisioning for NPAs for the year endedMarch 31, 2025 and RBI did not conducted the Annual Financial Inspection for FY-2023-2024.
1. During the year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 the bank has not acquired "loans not in default”through assignment of loans.
2. Details of "loans not in default” transferred during the year as given below:
1. During the year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, the bank has not acquired any stressed loans (Non¬performing asset and Special Mention Account).
2. Details of MFI Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and Special Mention Accounts (SMAs) transferred to NBFCs underBusiness Correspondent arrangement during the year as given below:
The factoring exposure of the Bank as at March 31, 2026 is Nil.(Previous year: Nil).
The Bank does not have any intra-group entities and, accordingly, does not have any intra-group exposure(Previous year: Nil).
The RBI, through its Master Direction DOR.CRE.REC.107/07-02-002/2025-26 on Reserve Bank of India (Small FinanceBanks - Credit Risk Management) Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025, had advised banks to create incrementalprovision on standard loans and advances to entities with unhedged foreign currency exposure (UFCE). The Bank assessesthe UFCEs of the borrowers through its credit appraisal and internal ratings process. The Bank also undertakes reviewsof such exposures through thematic reviews evaluating the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the Bank's portfolioon a yearly basis.
Incremental provisioning (over and above provision applicable for standard assets) is made in Bank's Profit and LossAccount, on borrower counter parties having UFCE, depending on the likely loss / EBID ratio, in line with stipulationsby RBI. Incremental capital is maintained in respect of borrower counter parties in the highest risk category, in line withstipulations by RBI. These requirements are given below:
a. Structure and organization for management of risk in derivatives trading, the scope and nature of riskmeasurement,riskreporting and risk monitoring systems, policies for hedging and/or mitigating risk and strategiesand processes for monitoring the continuing effectiveness of hedges/ mitigants:
i. The Bank undertakes transactions in FX and derivatives for the purpose of Balance Sheet management, supportcustomer FX and derivatives hedging / business requirements and takes proprietary positions. The Bank deals invarious kinds of products viz. FX spot and forwards, INR and CCY swaps.
ii. All the derivative transactions are governed by the FX & Derivative policy, Market Risk Management policy of theBank as well as by RBI guidelines. Various operational/risk limits are set up and actual exposures are monitoredvis-a-vis the limits allocated. These limits are set up taking into account market volatility, risk appetite, businessstrategy and management experience. Risk limits are in place for risk parameters viz. Value at Risk (VaR), Netloss, deal size and Price Value of a Basis Point (PVBP). Actual positions are monitored against these limits on adaily basis and breaches if any are reported promptly. Risk assessment of the portfolio is undertaken periodically.
iii. The Treasury front office enters into derivative transaction with customers and interbank counterparties. The Bankhas an independent back office and mid office as per regulatory guidelines. The MTM position of the derivativeportfolio is monitored on a regular basis. The impact on derivative portfolio on account of the probable marketmovements are assessed on regular basis. The risk profile of the outstanding portfolio is reviewed by the Boardat regular intervals.
b. Accounting policy for recording hedge and non-hedge transactions, recognition of income, premiums anddiscounts, valuation of outstanding contracts, provisioning, collateral and credit risk mitigation:
The Bank undertakes derivative transactions for market making/trading and Bank book transactions on balance sheetassets and liabilities. All market making/trading transactions are marked to market on daily basis and the resultantunrealized gains/losses are recognized in the profit and loss account. Premium/discount on Bank book transactionsis recognised as interest income/expense and is amortised on a pro-rata basis over the underlying swap period.
Pursuant to RBI guidelines, any overdue receivables representing positive mark-to market value under derivativecontracts which remain unpaid for a period of 90 days or more from the specified due date for payment is a Non¬Performing Asset & the mark-to-market unrealised gains on all derivative contracts already taken in the profit andloss account with the same counterparties are reversed and held in Suspense Account-Crystalised Receivable.
The Bank maintains adequate collateral arrangements with central counterparties and exchanges, wherever applicable.In accordance with prevailing market practices, transactions with inter-bank counterparties such as Banks andPrimary Dealers do not ordinarily require collateral; however, where a Credit Support Annex (CSA) has been executed,collateral is obtained strictly in line with the stipulated terms.
In the Interbank segment, the Bank's exposure is primarily to major and well-established banks, where the perceiveddefault risk is relatively low. Wherever a CSA is in place, exposures are appropriately collateralised in accordancewith contractual provisions and managed within the Bank's approved limit framework.
During the year ended March 31, 2026, in terms of the provisions contained in the RBI circular Ref. DCM (RMMT)No.S153/11.01.01/2021-22 dated August 10, 2021 on "Monitoring of Availability of Cash in ATMs” and the subsequentaddendum thereto, RBI has imposed penalties of ? 20,000 (2 instances) on the Bank on account of Cash out in an ATMfor more than 10 hours in a month (previous year: ? 40,000, 4 instances). Previous year, RBI had imposed penalty of ?5,000 (1 instance) on the Bank on account of deficiencies observed during incognito visit at Bank Branch.
In compliance of Companies Act 2013, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and DisclosureRequirements) Regulations, 2015, Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and other guidelines as applicable, the Board of Directorshas constituted Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) to oversee the framing, review, and implementation ofthe Compensation Policy of the Bank. This Committee works in coordination with Risk Management Committee & AuditCommittee of the Board, for achieving effective alignment between risk and remuneration.
As on March 31, 2026, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee consist of Non-Executive (Independent) Directorsand the said composition is in line with the applicable guidelines.
The Composition of NRC is as follows:
• Mr. J M Prasad-Independent Director (Chairman)
• Mr. Kamlesh Vikamsey-Independent Director
• Ms. Malini Thadani-Independent Director
• Mr. H R Khan-Independent Director
The roles and responsibilities of the NRC are as under:
i. Assist the Board in formulation and implementation of compensation policy and lay down the criteria for remunerationof Directors, Key Management Personnel (KMPs) and Senior Management Personnel (SMPs), Material Risk Takers(MRTs), Control Function Staff and other employees.
ii. Take inputs from the Risk Management Committee of the Board to ensure balance between remuneration and risksas required. The Committee shall ensure that the mix of Fixed and Variable forms of compensation is consistent withrisk alignment and objectives of the Bank.
iii. Lay down the comprehensive criteria for assessment in terms of qualifications, positive attributes, independence,professional experience, track record, integrity and considering other parameters for appointment of Directors,KMPs and SMPs.
iv. Develop policies and lay down criteria for appointment/removal/reappointment of the Directors on the Board capturingthe statutory and regulatory requirements.
v. Assist in defining the performance evaluation criteria for Directors, KMPs, SMPs, MRTs and Control Functions andensure that relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate performance benchmarks
vi. Ensure that the compensation policy formulated for remuneration of Directors, KMPs and SMPs is reasonable sufficientto attract, retain and motivate quality talent required to run the Bank.
vii. Ensure that the compensation for Directors, KMPs, SMPs is a mix of fixed and variable pay and such compensationreflects short and long-term performance objectives appropriate to the working and the goals of the Bank.
viii. Ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to assess Board effectiveness and also provide the suggestions ongovernance to the Board of Directors.
ix. Review and oversee the Employee Benefits program of the Bank including deferred benefits and retirement plans.
The Bank has formulated a Compensation Policy in alignment with the RBI guidelines, covering all components ofcompensation including fixed pay, perquisites, performance bonus, guaranteed bonus (joining / sign-on bonus),share-linked instruments such as Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOPs), retirement benefits such as Provident Fundand Gratuity, and below are the key features and objectives of the policy :
• Establish standards on compensation/ remuneration including fixed and variable pay covering share-linkedinstruments, which are in alignment with the applicable rules and regulations and is based on the trends andpractices of remuneration prevailing in the industry.
• Retain, motivate, and promote talent and to ensure long term sustainability of Director, KMP, SMP, MRT, ControlFunction Staff and other employees as applicable.
• Define internal guidelines for payment of other reimbursement to the Directors and KMPs.
• Institutionalize a mechanism for the appointment/ removal/ resignation/evaluation of performance of Directors.
• Perform such functions as are required to be performed by the NRC under the Securities and Exchange Boardof India (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, including the following:
- administering the ESOP plans;
- determining the eligibility of employees to participate under the ESOP plans;
- granting options to eligible employees and determining the date of grant;
- determining the number of options to be granted to an employee;
- determining the exercise price under the ESOP plans and
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations as well as 'Fit and Proper criteria' of directors beforetheir appointment.
c. Description of the ways in which current and future risks are taken into account in the remunerationprocesses. It should include the nature and type of the key measures used to take account of these risks:
The Key parameters taken into account for the structuring of remuneration covering fixed pay and variable payare mentioned below:
i. Risk factors that are significant to the Banking operations of the Bank are taken into consideration in devisingthe remuneration structure and it is symmetric to the risk outcomes.
ii. Compensation payout is scheduled in manner where sensitivity to time horizon of risks is taken into considerationin the review process.
iii. Individual performance is reviewed on the basis of Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) and the review is carried outunder the Annual Performance Review (APR) of the Bank.
iv. Industry Benchmarking, inflation and increase of cost of living.
In addition, it includes a 'malus' and 'clawback' option to take care of any disciplinary issue or future drop inperformance of individual/ business/ Bank.
Individual performances are assessed in line with business/ individual delivery of the Key responsibility Areas (KRAs),top priorities of business, budgets, and overall contribution to the organisation etc.
In linking the performance and level of remuneration, the job roles, levels, business budgets, risk factors, achievementof individual KRAs are taken into consideration for taking decision in this regard
In compliance of Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks-Governance) Directions, 2025, the Bank has aCompensation Policy that covers all aspects of the compensation structure such as Fixed pay, Variable Pay andDeferral pay.
The Variable Pay of senior executives, including WTDs, and other employees who are MRTs shall be deferred overthe period so that compensation is adjusted for all types of risks that organisation may be exposed to.
The deferral period shall be a minimum of three years. This would be applicable for both the cash and non-cashcomponents of the variable pay :
i. A minimum of 60% of the total variable pay must invariably be under deferral arrangements.
ii. If cash component is part of variable pay, at least 50% of the cash bonus shall also be deferred and where thecash component of variable pay is under ? 25 lakhs in a year, deferral requirements shall not be applicable.
iii. Deferred remuneration should either vest fully at the end of the deferral period or be spread out over the courseof the deferral period. The first such vesting should be not before one year from the commencement of thedeferral period and shall not take place more frequently than on a yearly basis.
iv. The vesting should be no faster than on a pro rata basis.
The adjustment of Variable Pay before and after the vesting shall be considered in the event of subdued or negativefinancial performance of the bank and/or the relevant line of business in any year and the malus/clawback arrangementsshall be invoked subject to due assessment.
The Variable pay consist of Cash, Share linked Instrument and same is decided considering risk factors, job profile,level of performance and industry norms to ensure that employee morale is high and to promote consistency inperformance over the time horizon.
The breakup of variable remuneration is the follows:
Variable Pay: Variable pay compensation is paid depending upon the performance of the Employees against set keyresponsibility areas (KRAs) and it is ensured that there is a proper balance between fixed pay and variable pay whiledevising the remuneration structure.
i. A substantial proportion of compensation i.e., at least 50%, should be variable and paid on the basis of individual,business performance & other parameters and this shall not be applicable on risk control and compliance staff.
ii. In case variable pay is:
• Up to 200% of the fixed pay, a minimum of 50% of the variable pay should be via non-cash instruments.
• Above 200%, a minimum of 67% of the variable pay should be via non-cash instruments.
• shall be limited to a maximum of 300% of the fixed pay; (for the relative performance measurement period).
iii. In the event that an executive is barred by statute or regulation from grant of share-linked instruments, his/hervariable pay will be capped at 150% of the fixed pay but shall not be less than 50% of the fixed pay.
iv. The deterioration in the financial performance of the Bank shall generally lead to a contraction in the total amountof variable compensation, which can even be reduced to zero and the proportion of variable pay shall be higherdepending on the higher responsibility at higher level.
Share-linked Instruments: Share-linked Instruments consisting of ESOPs or other linked instruments shall be formingpart of variable pay.
1. Working funds to be reckoned as monthly average of total assets (excluding accumulated losses, if any) as reportedto Reserve Bank of India in Form X under Section 27 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
2. Operating profit = (Interest Income Other Income - Interest expenses - Operating expenses).
3. "Business” is the total of monthly average of net advances and deposits (net of inter-bank deposits).
4. Productivity ratios (Business per employee and Profit per employee) are based on monthly average of employees count.
5. Net Interest Margin is Net Interest Income/ Average Earning Assets. Net Interest Income = Interest Income - InterestExpense and Average Earning Assets is yearly average of total of net advances, investments, balance with banksand money at call and short notice and Balances with Reserve Bank of India in Other Account.
6. Cost of Deposit is calculated based on weighted average interest rate of deposits.
The Bank has compiled the data for the purpose of this disclosure from its internal MIS system/reports and has beenrelied upon by the auditors.
The Bank does not receive any fees/remuneration in respect of Marketing and Distribution function (excluding bancassurancebusiness) during the year ended March 31, 2026 (Previous year: Nil).
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular no. RBI/2015-16/315 DBR.BP.BC.No.76/21.07.001/2015-16 dated February11, 2016 on the implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), banks are advised to follow Ind AS as notifiedunder the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, subject to any guidelines or directions issued by theReserve Bank of India in this regard.
Banks in India currently prepare their financial statements in accordance with the guidelines issued by the RBI, theAccounting Standards notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and generally accepted accounting principlesin India (Indian GAAP). In January 2016, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued the roadmap for implementation of Ind AS,which are converged with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), for scheduled commercial banks, insurancecompanies and non-banking financial companies. In March 2019, the RBI deferred the implementation of Ind AS for banksuntil further notice, as the recommended legislative amendments were under consideration by the Government of India.The Bank has undertaken a preliminary diagnostic assessment of differences between Indian GAAP and Ind AS and willprogress implementation in line with applicable requirements and regulatory directions.
Subsequently, the RBI, through its discussion paper on the introduction of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) frameworkfor provisioning by banks, proposed a shift from the incurred loss approach to an ECL-based framework aligned broadlywith Ind AS 109, supplemented by regulatory backstops where necessary. Further, the RBI issued the Master Directionon Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks, 2023, which became effectivefrom April 1, 2024. These directions bring the accounting and classification of investments closer to Ind AS principlesand have been implemented by the Bank with effect from April 1, 2024.
The RBI has also issued draft guidelines for implementation of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) approach to replace theexisting incurred-loss-based provisioning framework. As per the draft guidelines, the ECL framework is proposed to beeffective from April 1, 2027, with a transition period of five years, subject to issuance of the final guidelines.
The disclosure on portfolio-level information regarding the use of the green deposit funds with effect from June 1, 2023as per 'Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks-Financial Statements : Presentation and Disclosures) Directions, 2025'dated November 28, 2025 and as amended thereafter, are given below:
The Bank has not issued any Letter of Comfort during the year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025.
During the year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, the Bank has not exceeded the prudential credit exposurelimit as prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India in respect of Single Borrower and Group Borrowers.
The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, movement in provision for rewards points :
Under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 which came into force from October 2, 2006,certain disclosures are required to be made relating to Micro, Small and Medium enterprises. There have been no reportedcase of delays in payments to micro and small enterprises or of interest payments due to delays in such payments duringthe year ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025. The above is based on the information available with the Bank whichhas been relied upon by the auditors.
The Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 27, 2026, proposed a dividend of ? 1 per equity share at 10% of facevalue for the year ended March 31, 2026 (previous year: ? 1 per equity share at 10% of face value) subject to the approvalof the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The effect of the proposed dividend has been considered indetermination of Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) as at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 respectively.
As part of the normal banking business, the Bank grants loans and advances to its borrowers with permission to lend/invest or provide guarantee/security in other entities identified by such borrowers or on the basis of the basis of security/guarantee provided by the co-borrower. Similarly, the Bank may accept funds from its customers, who may instruct theBank to lend/invest/provide guarantee or security or the like against such deposit in other entities identified by suchcustomers. These transactions are part of Bank's normal banking business, which is conducted after exercising properdue diligence including adherence to "Know Your Customer” guidelines.
Other than the nature of transactions described above:
• No funds have been advanced or loaned or invested by the Bank to or in any other person(s) or entity(ies), includingforeign entities ("Intermediaries”) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall lend or invest in party identifiedby or on behalf of the Bank (Ultimate Beneficiaries).
• The Bank has not received any fund from any party(s), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understandingthat the Bank shall whether, directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified by or on behalf ofthe Bank ("Ultimate Beneficiaries”) or provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
The Bank has restructured the account as per RBI Circular DOR.No.BP.BC/4/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 06, 2020
and DOR.STR.REC.12/21.04.048/2021-22 dated May 5, 2021.
The Bank does not have any account which are currently under the scheme of Change in Ownership of Projects UnderImplementation as on March 31, 2026 (Previous year: Nil).
The outstanding amount of participation issued by the Bank is reduced from the advances as per regulatory guidelines.Outstanding participation amount as at March 31, 2026 is ?600.00 Crore and as at March 31, 2025 was Nil.
There has been no delay in transferring amounts, required to be transferred to the Investor Education and ProtectionFund by the Bank during the year ended March 31, 2026 (Previous year: Nil).
13. Other income includes processing fee, profit / loss on sale and revaluation of investments, non-fund based incomesuch as commission earned from guarantees, selling of third party products, income from dealing in PSLC, etc.
The business of the Bank is in India only. Accordingly, geographical segment is not applicable.
*Digital Banking Segment reported as a sub-segment of Retail Banking Segment is related to Digital Banking Units (DBUs)of the bank. As at March 31, 2026, the Bank has two DBU's.
Business Segments have been identified and reported taking into account the target customer profile, the nature ofproducts and services, the differing risks and returns, the organisation structure, the internal business reporting systemand guidelines prescribed by the RBI and in compliance with the Accounting Standard 17 - "Segment Reporting”. Thebusiness operations of the Bank are in India and for the purpose of segment reporting as per Accounting Standard-17(Segment reporting) the bank is considered to operate only in domestic segment.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the material transactions between the Bank and its relatedparties. A specific related party transaction is disclosed as a material related party transaction wherever it exceeds 10%of all related party transactions in that category.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide G.S.R. 169(E) dated 10th March 2026 has amended AS 22 to incorporate provisionsrelating to OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. The Bank operates exclusively within India and does not have any foreignsubsidiary or joint venture. Accordingly, the Pillar Two framework is not applicable to the Bank and has no impact on itsfinancial statements.
21. Accounting for employee share based paymentsStock options
The Bank has granted employee stock options to its Employees which are equity settled under various Employee StockOption Plans / Schemes. The plans in operation are 2015(A), 2015(B), 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
22.Employee benefits
a. Defined benefit plansGratuity
The gratuity plan provides a lumpsum payment to vested employees at retirement, death or on termination of employmentbased on respective employee's salary and years of employment with the Bank.
Reconciliation of opening and closing balance of present value of defined benefit obligation for gratuity benefits as perAS-15 "Employee Benefits” is given below.
The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority, promotionand other relevant factors.
The Expected rate of return on plan assets is based on the prevailing yields of Government of India securities (G-Sec)for the future period as same is considered appropriate for the nature of assets under consideration.
The Bank has invested 100% of the plan assets of its Gratuity Fund in insurer managed funds administered by therespective insurers.
The Government of India notified four Labour Codes — the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020,the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (collectivelyreferred to as the "New Labour Codes”) on November 21, 2025, thereby consolidating and replacing 29 existing labourlaws. Subsequently, on December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Labour & Employment issued the draft Central Rules alongwith Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), to facilitate assessment of the financial impact arising from these regulatorychanges.
Accordingly, the Bank has recognised an estimated incremental impact of ? 19.81 Crore under "Employees Cost” in theStatement of Profit and Loss for Financial year ended March 31, 2026. This impact primarily relates to the expectedchanges in employee benefits and other statutory obligations pursuant to the New Labour Codes.
The Bank continues to monitor developments relating to the implementation of the New Labour Codes and will reviewits estimates on ongoing basis. The amounts recognised are based on management's best estimates derived from thecurrently available information and are subject to revision upon issuance of the final rules or further clarification by therelevant authorities.
The Bank makes Provident Fund contributions to a defined contribution retirement benefit plans for qualifyingemployees. Under the schemes, the bank is required to contribute a specified percentage of the payroll costs to theProvident Fund Commissioner to fund the benefits.
The Bank recognized ? 143.84 Crore (previous year ? 121.04 Crore) for provident fund contributions in the Profit and LossAccount. The contributions paid to these plans by the Bank are at rates specified in the rules of the schemes.
The Bank has provided for compensatory leaves which can be availed and not encashed as per policy of the Bank aspresent value obligation of the benefit at related current service cost measured using the Projected Unit Credit Methodon the basis of an actuarial valuation. The Bank has accordingly booked ? 1.87 Crore (previous year booked ? 0.21 Crore)in the books of accounts for the year.
The Bank has used certain accounting software(s) for maintaining its books of account, which has a feature of recordingthe audit trail (edit log) facility, except that audit trail feature was enabled from May 20, 2025 for certain relevantmasters in respect of one software at application level.
Further, to the extent enabled, the audit trail feature has been operated for the relevant transactions recorded in the accountingsoftware(s) and was not tampered with. Additionally, the audit trail feature of prior year(s) has been preserved by theCompany as per the statutory requirements for record retention to the extent it was enabled and recorded in respective years.The Bank has established and maintained an adequate internal control framework and based on its assessment, believesthat this was effective throughout the period.
24. Update on Change in Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The Board of Directors and the Reserve Bank of India have approved the appointment of Mr. Vivek Tripathi as Whole¬Time Director (Executive Director) of the Bank. Consequent to approval, Mr. Vivek Tripathi assumed charge as ExecutiveDirector with effect from April 24, 2026.
Mr. Uttam Tibrewal completed his tenure as a Director on the Board of the Bank on April 18, 2026 and continue with theBank in the capacity as Deputy CEO.
Further, the appointment of Mr. Gaurav Jain, Interim Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Financial Officer of the Bank hasbeen approved by the Board of Directors on April 27, 2026.
25. Update on voluntary transition to Universal Bank
The Bank had made an application to RBI on September 03, 2024 for voluntary transition to Universal Bank as per theextant guidelines of the RBI. The RBI has intimated its in-principle approval to Bank on August 7, 2025. The in-principleapproval is valid for 18 months from the issue of the letter and stipulates that the shares held by promoters / promotergroup shall be transferred to a Non-Operating Financial Holding Company (NOFHC).
Pursuant to the Bank's request, RBI, vide its letter dated March 6, 2026, has replaced the aforesaid stipulation. Thisrequirement for NOFHC will now be applicable on the transitioned Universal Bank, if the Bank or its promoter (includingpromoter group) proposes to establish any group entity in the future. Grant of the final license shall remain subject toRBI's assessment of the Bank's compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and instructions. Further the Bank hassubmitted its application for the final Universal Banking license during March 2026, in line with RBI's letter dated August7, 2025.
26. Comparative figures
Figures for the previous year have been regrouped and reclassified wherever necessary to conform to the currentyear's presentation.