Dear Stakeholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Ujjivan
Small Finance Bank Limited (the "Bank or Ujjivan"), it is our immense pleasure
to present the 10th Annual Report of the Bank along with the Audited Financial
Statements and Auditor's Report thereon for the FY 2025-26.
OVERVIEW AND STATE OF AFFAIRS OF THE BANK
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited ("Bank" /
"Ujjivan") is among the leading small finance banks in the country. As a mass
market bank, it remains committed to serve the unserved and underserved segments through
financial and digital inclusion and is a one-stop destination for financial services and
offer personalised customer experience to its wide customer base. With technology as a key
enabler, the Bank continues to expand its reach and has strengthened its digital
interfaces, across regions and languages that has empowered its customers to seek timely
and easy access to finance at all times. As a ‘Responsible Bank' Ujjivan stay
invested in creating a sustainable social impact through community development and
financial literacy initiatives.
Ujjivan stays true to its mission "to provide financial services
to unserved and underserved customers as a responsible mass market bank, focused on
building a sustainable tomorrow". 
To continue with its mission, the Bank continue to aspire and
transition into a Universal Bank to broaden its impact, diversify its offerings, and align
its capabilities with the evolving needs of the communities it has served and India's
growing financial ecosystem and hence will work towards diversifying its loan portfolio as
mandated by the Regulator.
Highlights of achievements during FY 2025-26 were: i. Disbursement: RS.
32,576 Crores; growth of 38.9% Y-o-Y with highest ever disbursement in a quarter achieved
in Q4 RS. 9,811 Crore witRs. 32% YoY growth.
ii. OSP has grown from RS. 32,122 Crores in FY25 to RS. 40,655 
Crores in FY26, growing 26.6% Y-o-Y
iii. Secured book grown from RS. 13,988 Crore to RS. 20,079 
Crore resulting in secured book share in gross loan book to reacRs.
49.4%.
iv. Deposits: Total deposits at RS. 45,668 crores is up 21.4% 
Y-o-Y; Total deposit accretion during the year was at RS. 8,038 crores.
v. CASA reached RS. 13,062 Crores, up 35.9% YoY; CASA% stands at 28.6%
on Mar'26 vs 25.5% on Mar'25.
vi. CD Ratio is at 89.0% (including IBPC/Securitization).
vii. Asset Quality: GNPA/NNPA at 2.3% / 0.4% as on Mar'26; PCR at
81% as on Mar'26 
viii. Capital adequacy comfortable at 21.14% with Tier I at 19.70%
ix. Micro-banking cashless collections increased from 40% in Q4FY25 to
47% in Q4FY26; among the best in industry.
x. Net profit for the Quarter amounted to RS. 282 Crore up 
238.2% YoY Profit for FY 2025-26 at RS. 693 Crores. 
Technology and Digital Platforms:
Ujjivan remains committed to leveraging digital solutions to enhance
customer experience, expand access, and drive operational efficiency across segments.
During the year, we launched Ujjivan EZY, our upgraded retail internet
and mobile banking platform, created to deliver a more intuitive and seamless experience.
We have built a scalable, microservices-based architecture that enables faster rollout of
features and greater responsiveness to evolving customer needs. It offers 200+ features,
and is available in nine Indian languages, strengthening accessibility and engagement. We
also introduced key customer-centric offerings such as Mutual Fund investments, NPS
subscription & payments, and Recurring Deposits (for Non-Resident customers).
On the payments front, following the rollout of UPI Autopay (Issuer) in
the previous year, we witnessed strong adoption with over 14 lakh mandates amounting to
more than RS. 275 crore, leading to improved customer retention and deeper engagement. We
further expanded our capabilities by implementing UPI Autopay (Acquirer) for vehicle loan
repayments, improving collection efficiency and customer comfort in loan repayment. The
introduction of UPI Lite Auto Top-up has enhanced convenience for low-value transactions
and further strengthened the digital payments ecosystem.
Additionally, as a BBPS Operating Unit (BOU), we processed over 7.73
lakh transactions as a direct member during the year, resulting in cost savings of
approximately RS. 1.43 crore.
On digital acquisition, we embedded product suitability into our
Digital Current Account (DCA) and Digital Savings Account (DSA) journeys, enabling
informed customer choices at onboarding, thereby improving engagement and delivering a
more seamless account opening experience.
Human Capital:
Increase in staff count field staff 17,583 from 15,827; others 8,972
from 8,547 Extensive training programs being conducted to enhance knowledge/skills and
productivity 
Major Awards & Accolades:
AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards 2025 
Great Manager Institute – Great People Managers in India 2025 
GPTW Certificate 2025 - Ujjivan Ranked 26th among Top 100
Companies to Work for
Gold Award for Best Digital HR Team at the People Matters Infiniti-T
India Awards 2025.
Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards - Most Influential HR Innovators Award
2025
Jombay Workplace of Winners (WOW) Award in BFSI 2025 
India Banking Summit & Awards 2025 for Banking Personality of the
year
India Treasury Summit & Awards 2025 for Best Treasurer of the year
6th Edition Excellence Awards 2025 for Best use of Customer
Experience in Mobile App Initiative (Banking)
As on March31, 2026, the Board of the Bank comprised of 7 Independent
Directors and 2 Executive Directors. The Board has a strong gender diversity ratio witRs.
4 out of 9 directors being women (including 3 independent directors).
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Summary of Financial Performance

  

    
Particulars
    
FY 2025-26
    
FY 2024-25
  
  

    
Revenue from Operations
    
3,871.01
    
3,636.27
  
  

    
Other Income
    
1,107.52
    
846.2
  
  

    
Less: Operational Expenses
    
1,332.79
    
1,159.03
  
  

    
Personnel Expenses
    
1,790.97
    
1,499.49
  
  

    
Profit/loss before Depreciation, Finance Costs, Exceptional
    items, Provisions and Tax
    
1854.77
    
1,823.95
  
  

    
Expense
    

    

  
  

    
Less: Depreciation/ Amortisation/ Impairment
    
144.64
    
134.72
  
  

    
Profit /loss before Finance Costs, Exceptional items,
    Provisions and Tax Expense
    
1,710.13
    
1,689.23
  
  

    
Less: Finance Costs
    
798.89
    
747.7
  
  

    
Profit /loss before Provisions, Exceptional items and Tax
    Expense
    
911.24
    
941.53
  
  

    
Less: Provisions & Contingencies
    
0.21
    
-0.04
  
  

    
Add/(less): Exceptional items
    

    
0
  
  

    
Profit /loss before Tax Expense
    
911.03
    
941.57
  
  

    
Less: Tax Expense (Current & Deferred)
    
218.40
    
215.47
  
  

    
Profit /loss for the year (1)
    
692.63
    
726.10
  
  

    
Total Comprehensive Income/loss (2)
    
0
    
0
  
  

    
Total (1+2)
    
692.63
    
726.10
  
  

    
Balance of profit /loss for earlier years
    
2032.71
    
1818.4
  
  

    
Less: Transfer to Debenture Redemption Reserve
    

    
0
  
  

    
Less: Transfer to Statutory Reserves
    
173.16
    
181.53
  
  

    
Less: Transfer to investment Fluctuation Reserve
    
26.23
    
7.1
  
  

    
Less: Transfer to Capital Reserves
    
24.30
    
12.1
  
  

    
Less: Dividend paid on Equity Shares
    
0
    
290.07
  
  

    
Less: Dividend paid on Preference Shares
    
0
    
0
  
  

    
Less: Dividend Distribution Tax
    
0
    
0
  
  

    
Less: Investment Reserve Account
    
0
    
0
  
  

    
Less: Transfer to Special Reserve U/S 36 (1)(viii) Income tax
    Act 1961
    
9.00
    
21
  
  

    
Balance carried forward
    
2,492.65
    
2,032.71
  

Key Ratios: (Comparative ratios are annualised)

  

    
Particulars
    
FY 2025-26
    
FY 2024-25
  
  

    
Interest income as a percentage to working funds
    
13.67%
    
14.65%
  
  

    
Non-interest income as a percentage to working funds
    
2.18%
    
1.95%
  
  

    
Operating profit as a percentage to working funds
    
3.37%
    
3.89%
  
  

    
Business (deposits plus gross advances) per employee (Rs. in
    thousands)
    
26,822.59
    
24,275
  
  

    
Profit per employee (H in thousands)
    
272.00
    
309.37
  
  

    
EPS (Basic) (Rs.)
    
3.57
    
6.65
  
  

    
EPS (Diluted) (Rs.)
    
3.51
    
6.54
  

TRANSFER TO RESERVES
Statutory Reserve
The Bank has made an appropriation of RS. 173.16 crores to the
statutory reserve for the year ended March31, 2026 out of profits, to the Statutory
Reserve, pursuant to the requirements of section 17 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
and RBI guidelines dated September 23, 2000. 
Investment Fluctuation Reserve ("IFR")
During the year ended March31, 2026, the Bank has made an appropriation
of RS. 26.23 crores to IFR from the profit and loss account so as to reach the figure of
atleast 2% their AFS and FVTPL (including HFT) Investment portfolio.
DIVIDEND
The Bank has formulated and implemented a Dividend Distribution Policy
pursuant to Regulation 43A of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing
Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI Listing
Regulations") and RBI Requirements with an objective to appropriately reward
shareholders through dividends for reposing their confidence in the Bank while retaining
the capital required for supporting future business growth. The said Policy is available
on the website of the Bank at https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/
corporate/corporate-governance-policies
Equity Dividend
To conserve capital for future growth, the Directors have not
recommended any dividend for the FY 2025-26. 
CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS
There was no change in the nature of business of the Bank during FY
2025-26. 
MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS
No material changes and commitments have occurred after the closure of
the FY 2025-26 till the date of this report, which might have affected the financial
position of the Bank.
REVISION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR THE DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Bank has not revised its financial statements or the
directors' report in respect of any of the three preceding financial years either
voluntarily or pursuant to the order of any judicial authority.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Detailed overview of the banking industry and important changes
therein, external environment and economic outlook have been elaborated in the Management
and Discussion Analysis Report which forms part of the Annual Report of the Bank for the
FY 2025-26.
CAPITAL AND DEBT STRUCTURE
A. CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
There were no changes in the Authorised Capital of the Bank during the
FY 2025-26, As on March31, 2026, the Authorised Capital of the Bank comprises of the
following:
- 2,625,000,000 (Two Hundred Sixty-Two Crores and Fifty Lakh) equity
shares of RS. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each aggregating to RS. 26,250,000,000 (Rupees Two
Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty-Five Crore) 
Following are details of increase in the paid-up capital during the
Financial Year 2025-26:

  

    
Sr Particulars
    
Amount (in J)
  
  

    
1. Paid-up Capital at the beginning of the Financial Year
    
19,35,00,36,430
  
  

    
2. Equity Shares allotted under the ESOP Scheme 2019 during
    the FY 2025-26
    
7,71,07,710
  
  

    
3. Paid-up Capital at the end of the Financial Year
    
19,42,71,44,140
  

B. ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES OR OTHER CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES
During the FY 2025-26, following equity shares were issued and
allotted:

  

    
Sr Particulars of Equity Shares allotted under the ESOP
    Scheme 2019 allotted on following dates:
    
No. of shares
    
Total Nominal Price (in Rs.)
    
Total Issue Price including premium (in Rs.)
  
  

    
1 April 17, 2025
    
62,304
    
6,23,040.00
    
14,59,959.55
  
  

    
2 May 14, 2025
    
1,48,894
    
14,88,940.00
    
37,84,579.15
  
  

    
3 June 12, 2025
    
1,32,268
    
13,22,680.00
    
35,15,098.50
  
  

    
4 July 08, 2025
    
2,89,961
    
28,99,610.00
    
75,05,447.90
  
  

    
5 August 14, 2025
    
6,33,268
    
63,32,680.00
    
1,84,94,865.35
  
  

    
6 September 06, 2025
    
8,82,460
    
88,24,600.00
    
2,75,83,824.20
  
  

    
7 October 07, 2025
    
3,11,166
    
31,11,660.00
    
79,21,898.60
  
  

    
8 November 11, 2025
    
3,27,767
    
32,77,670.00
    
86,53,518.35
  
  

    
9 December 03, 2025
    
6,71,386
    
67,13,860.00
    
1,84,19,582.50
  
  

    
10 January 04, 2026
    
4,96,366
    
49,63,660.00
    
1,39,11,622.59
  
  

    
11 February 05, 2026
    
19,36,509
    
1,93,65,090.00
    
4,84,99,173.85
  
  

    
12 March05, 2026
    
18,18,422
    
1,81,84,220.00
    
4,91,20,531.60
  
  

    
TOTAL
    
77,10,771
    
7,71,07,710
    
20,88,70,102.14
  

C. ISSUE OF EQUITY SHARES WITH DIFFERENTIAL RIGHTS AND/OR SWEAT EQUITY
SHARES
During the FY 2025-26, the Bank has neither issued any equity shares
with differential rights nor any sweat equity shares.
D. EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS/ SHARE BASED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SCHEMES
The Bank has formulated and implemented ESOP 2019 Scheme and ESPS 2019
Scheme to reward the employees of the Bank, and employees of its present or future
subsidiary(ies) and/or holding company(ies), for their association and performance as well
as to motivate them to contribute to the growth and profitability of the Bank.
ESOP 2019 Scheme:
The Bank, pursuant to the resolutions passed by the Board on January
22, 2019, and by the Members on March29, 2019, adopted the ESOP 2019 Scheme. The Bank in
its 4th Annual General Meeting held on September 02, 2020 has ratified the ESOP
2019 Scheme as required under the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 
2014. The Bank may grant an aggregate number of up to 14,40,00,000
stock options under the ESOP 2019 Scheme. Upon exercise and payment of the exercise price,
the option holder will be entitled for allotment of one equity share per stock option.
Accordingly, the number of equity shares that may be issued under the ESOP 2019 Scheme
shall not exceed 14,40,00,000 equity shares of face value RS. 10 each.
The ESOP 2019 Scheme is effective from March29, 2019. The objectives of
ESOP 2019 Scheme are, among others, to attract and retain employees with stock options as
a compensation tool. Through ESOP 2019 Scheme, the Bank offers an opportunity of sharing
the value created with those employees who have contributed or are expected to contribute
to the growth and development of the Bank.
The ESOP 2019 Scheme has been framed and implemented in compliance with
provisions of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014, now SEBI (Share
Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, Companies Act, 2013 and rules
made thereunder and relevant guidance notes and accounting standards.
During the FY 2025-26, following grants have been made to the eligible
employees with the approval of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Bank:

  

    
Sr. No Date of grant
    
Number of options
    
Grant Price (J)
  
  

    
1. May 26, 2025
    
40,105
    
38.88
  
  

    
2. July 22, 2025
    
13,92,905
    
46.18
  
  

    
3. August 06, 2025
    
1,52,26,323
    
43.07
  
  

    
4. September 19, 2025
    
9,32,154
    
45.51
  
  

    
5. October 14, 2025
    
1,54,140
    
45.38
  
  

    
6. January 21, 2026
    
2,83,559
    
54.15
  
  

    
Total
    
1,80,29,186
    
-
  

As on March31, 2026, 17,41,62,461 stock options have been granted by
the Bank under ESOP 2019 Scheme to eligible employees of the Bank. Following are the
details of ESOP 2019 as on March31, 2026:

  

    
Particulars
    
Details
  
  

    
Options granted and valid at the beginning of the year (A)
    
9,65,62,405
  
  

    
Options granted during the year (B)
    
1,80,29,186
  
  

    
Options vested during the year
    
1,04,30,483
  
  

    
Options exercised during the year (C)
    
88,27,834
  
  

    
The total number of shares arising as a result of exercise of
    options
    
77,10,771
  
  

    
Options forfeited / lapsed during the year (D)
    
76,96,051
  
  

    
Variation in terms of options
    
None
  
  

    
Money realized by exercise of options (H)
    
20,88,70,102
  
  

    
Total number of options in force = (A) + (B) – (C)
    – (D)
    
9,80,67,706
  

Key Managerial Personnel

  

    
Name
    
Designation
    
Options granted
    
Grant Price
  
  

    
Sanjeev Nautiyal
    
MD & CEO
    
4,92,612*
    
45.51
  
  

    
Carol Furtado
    
WTD
    
4,39,542*
    
45.51
  
  

    
Sadananda Balakrishna
    
CFO
    
1,56,995
    
46.18
  
  

    
Kamath
    

    

    

  
  

    
Sanjeev Barnwal
    
CS
    
1,05,903
    
43.07
  

* subsequent to receipt of RBI approval towards non-cash portion of
variable pay for the FY24-25

  

    
Any other employee who received a grant in any one year of
    options amounting to 5% or more of the options granted during the year
    
Nil
  
  

    
Identified employees who were granted options during any one
    year equal to or exceeding 1% of the issued capital (excluding outstanding warrants and
    conversions) of the Bank at the time of grant
    
Nil
  

The Board in its meeting held on May 8, 2026 based on the
recommendation of the NRC has recommended to the shareholders at the upcoming AGM to
increase the ESOP 2019 Pool from 14.4 crore options to 20.4 crore i.e. adding 6 crore
options. Please refer item no. 3 of the AGM notice for further details. 
The disclosures as required under Regulation 14 of the SEBI (Share
Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 read with Circular
CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/2/2015 dated June 16, 2015, issued by SEBI are available on the
website of the Bank at https://www. ujjivansfb.bank.in 
ESPS 2019 Scheme:
The Bank, pursuant to the resolutions passed by the Board on July 30,
2019, and by the Members on August 03, 2019, adopted the ESPS 2019 Scheme. The ESPS 2019
Scheme has been framed and implemented in compliance with provisions of the SEBI (Share
Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 now, SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits &
Sweat Equity) Regulations 2021, Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder and relevant
guidance notes and accounting standards.
The objective of the ESPS 2019 Scheme is inter-alia to reward the
eligible employees of the Bank and its Holding Company for their association and
performance as well as to motivate them to contribute to the growth and profitability of
the Bank.
Pursuant to the ESPS 2019 Scheme, the Board is authorized to issue up
to 7,20,01,840 fully paid up equity shares of the face value of RS. 10 each with
pari-passu voting rights, to the eligible employees (as defined under the ESPS 2019
Scheme), in accordance with the terms and conditions as may be decided by the Nomination
and Remuneration Committee of the Bank. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has been
entrusted with the responsibility of administering the ESPS 2019 Scheme. No ESPS was
granted or exercised during the FY 2025-26. 
The disclosures as required under Regulation 14 of the SEBI (Share
Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 read with Circular
CIR/CFD/POLICY CELL/2/2015 dated June 16, 2015, issued by the SEBI are available on the
website of the Bank at www.ujjivansfb.bank.in.
Further as per Regulation 13 of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefit
and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021, the Board of Directors have obtained the certificate
from the Secretarial Auditor of the Bank, K Jayachandran, certifying that the schemes have
been implemented in accordance with these regulations and in accordance with the
resolution of the Bank in the general meeting. The same has been enclosed as
"Annexure - 1" to this report.
E. ISSUE OF DEBENTURES, BONDS OR ANY NON-CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES OR
WARRANTS
During the FY 2025-26, the Bank has not issued any debentures, bonds or
any non-convertible securities or warrants. However, the Bank has duly carried out monthly
interest payments on the Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) having a face value of RS.
1,00,000 (Indian Rupees 
One Lakh) aggregating to RS. 300,00,00,000, issued during the FY
2022-23 as per the terms of the said issue.
CAPITAL ADEQUACY 
The Bank is subject to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks
– Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025 (Updated as on March10,
2026) The Capital to Risk Assets Ratio (CRAR) of the Bank is calculated as per the
Standardized Approach (SA) for Credit Risk.
CRAR of the Bank is calculated on the basis of Reserve Bank of India
(Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Directions, 2025
(Updated as on May 8, 2026). The CRAR of the Bank as at March31, 2026 using Risk Weighted
Assets for credit risk related exposures only, as required under the operating guidelines
of RBI for Small Finance Banks, was 21.14% against a minimum requirement of 15% and Tier I
capital ratio was 19.70% against the minimum requirement of 7.5%.
CREDIT RATING 
Credit ratings assigned to Long Term Bank Facilities, Subordinated
Non-Convertible Debentures and Certificate of Deposit Programme of the Bank as on March31,
2026, with details of changes as on date:

  

    
Instrument Name
    
Name of Credit Rating Agency
    
Amount (J In Crores)
    
Rating
    
Date of Credit Rating
    
Revision in the Credit Rating during the FY 25-26
  
  

    
Certificate of Deposit Programme
    
CRISIL Ratings Limited
    
375.00
    
CRISIL A1+
    
09-01-2026
    
Re-affirmed
  
  

    
Long Term Bank Facilities
    
CARE Ratings Limited
    
500.00
    
CARE AA-; Stable
    
26-03-2025
    
Rating reaffirmed on March23, 2026
  
  

    
Subordinated Non- Convertible Debentures
    
CARE Ratings Limited
    
500.00
    
CARE AA-; Stable
    
26-03-2025
    
Rating reaffirmed on March23, 2026
  
  

    
Fixed Deposit
    
CARE Ratings Limited
    
10,000.00
    
CARE AA-; Stable
    
26-03-2025
    
Rating reaffirmed on March23, 2026
  

TRANSFER OF UNPAID AND UNCLAIMED AMOUNT TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND
PROTECTION FUND
In terms of Section 124 & 125 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with
the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and
Refund) Rules, 2016 as amended from time to time, the dividend that remains unpaid or
unclaimed for a period of seven consecutive years from the date of transfer, are required
to be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). 
As on March31, 2026, the unclaimed dividend declared by Ujjivan
Financial Services Limited (merged with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited) and Bank for
the below years are as under:

  

    
Sr.
    
Financial Year
    
Dividend Type
    
Unclaimed Dividend (in Rs.)
  
  

    
1
    
2018-19*
    
Interim (UFSL)
    
2,21,712.85
  
  

    
2
    
2018-19
    
Final (UFSL)
    
71,163.45
  
  

    
3
    
2019-20
    
Final (UFSL)
    
1,49,829.30
  
  

    
4
    
2022-23
    
Interim (UFSL)
    
4,21,608.00
  
  

    
5
    
2022-23
    
Interim (Bank)
    
6,31,576.35
  
  

    
6
    
2022-23
    
Final (Bank)
    
4,24,270.57
  
  

    
7
    
2023-24
    
Interim (UFSL)
    
3,24,474.50
  
  

    
8
    
2023-24
    
Final (Bank)
    
29,49,233.40
  

During the FY 2025-26, unclaimed dividend of RS. 1,43,085 for the FY
2017-18 for UFSL and 540 equity shares of UFSL that remained unclaimed were transferred to
Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). * During the FY 2026-27, unclaimed dividend
of RS. 2,21,712.30 for the FY 2018-17 for UFSL and 93 Equity shares of UFSL that remained
unclaimed were transferred to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
BOARD AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL 
Following changes took place in the Board Composition during the FY
2025-26:

  

    
Sr. Name of the Director
    
Type of change
    
Effective Date
    
Remarks
  
  

    
1 Ms. Sudha Suresh (DIN: 06480567)
    
Re-appointment
    
April 01, 2025
    
Re-appointment for the second term.
  
  

    
2 Ms. Anita Ramachandran (DIN: 00118188)
    
Cessation
    
June 30, 2025
    
Completion of tenure
  
  

    
3 Mr. Aniruddha Paul (DIN: 00928375)
    
Appointment
    
January 22, 2026
    
Appointment as Independent Director for a term of 3 (Three)
    years.
  

The brief profiles of the Directors are available on the website of the
Bank at https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/board-of-director
KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March31, 2026, pursuant to Section 203 of the Companies Act,
2013, Mr. Sanjeev Nautiyal, Managing Director and CEO, Ms. Carol Furtado, Whole-Time
Director, Mr. SB Kamath, Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Sanjeev Barnwal, Company
Secretary and Compliance Officer are the Key Managerial Personnel ("KMP") of the
Bank. 
No changes in the Key Managerial Personnel during the FY 2025-26.
The brief profiles of the Key Managerial Personnel are available on the
website of the Bank at https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/ management-team
DIRECTORS RETIRING BY ROTATION
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Companies Act
2013, Ms. Carol Kripanayana Furtado, (DIN: 07587305) Whole-Time Director, retired by
rotation at the previous AGM and shareholders approved her re-appointment. Further, Mr.
Sanjeev Nautiyal, (DIN: 08075972) Managing Director & CEO will retire by rotation at
the ensuing AGM and being eligible for reappointment, offers himself for re-appointment.
DECLARATION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE OF
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Bank has received declarations from all its Independent Directors
confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6)
of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI Listing Regulations and that
they have complied with the code of conduct for independent directors as prescribed under
Schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013. 
Further, pursuant to Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI Listing Regulations,
the Independent Directors of the Bank have also confirmed that they are not aware of any
circumstance or situation, which exist or may be reasonably anticipated, to impair or
impact their ability to discharge their duties with an objective of independent judgment
and without any external influence.
In the opinion of the Board, all the Independent Directors meet the
criteria with regards to integrity, expertise and experience (including proficiency*) as
required under applicable laws.
*All Independent Directors of the Bank have registered themselves in
the data bank as specified under Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 6
of Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014. Few Independent
Directors have qualified the prescribed proficiency test. The Independent Directors (not
exempted under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment
Rules, 2020 as notified on December 18, 2020) are committed to qualify the online
proficiency self-assessment as required under aforesaid Rule within the prescribed
timeline. 
The Bank has also received from its directors, a statement that they
have complied with the Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management of the Bank.
DIRECTOR E-KYC
MCA vide its amendments to the Companies (Appointment and Qualification
of Directors) Rules, 2014, had mandated registration of KYC of all Directors. All the
Directors of the Bank have complied with said requirement in FY 2025-26. 
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY 
The Bank has a Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Policy which
protects Directors and Officers of the Bank for any breach of fiduciary duty.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
The Board met 9 (Nine) times during the FY 2025-26. The meetings of the
Board of Directors were convened in accordance with applicable laws and standards and the
intervening gap between the said meetings was not exceeding 120 days. The details of Board
Meetings are available in the Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Annual
Report of the Bank for the FY 2025-26.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Bank believes that the Board Committees are pillars of good
corporate governance. In pursuit of the highest standard of corporate governance and to
comply with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations and RBI
guidelines, the Bank has constituted various statutory and regulatory Board Level
Committees. Further, in order to improve the Board effectiveness, efficiency and faster
decision making, the Bank has also constituted a few non-statutory and non-regulatory
Board Level Committees for better governance and supervision. 
As on March31, 2026, the Bank had 12 (Eleven) Board Committees and
their applicability under below mentioned statutes are given below:

  

    
Sr. Board Committee
    
Companies Act, 2013
    
SEBI Listing Regulations
    
RBI Requirements
  
  

    
1. Audit Committee
    
Yes
    
Yes
    
Yes
  
  

    
2. Risk Management Committee
    
No
    
Yes
    
Yes
  
  

    
3. Nomination and Remuneration Committee
    
Yes
    
Yes
    
Yes
  
  

    
4. Stakeholders Relationship Committee
    
Yes
    
Yes
    
No
  
  

    
5. IT Strategy Committee
    
No
    
No
    
Yes
  
  

    
6. Customer Service Committee
    
No
    
No
    
Yes
  
  

    
7. Fraud Committee (Special Committee of Board for Monitoring
    
No
    
No
    
Yes
  
  

    
High Value Frauds)
    

    

    

  
  

    
8. Review Committee of Willful defaulters
    
No
    
No
    
Yes
  
  

    
9. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
    Committee
    
Yes
    
No
    
No
  
  

    
10. Credit Committee of Board
    
No
    
No
    
No
  
  

    
11. Business Strategy Committee
    
No
    
No
    
No
  
  

    
12. Transformation and Optimisation Committee
    
No
    
No
    
No
  

The details of composition, number of meetings held and date thereof
and terms of reference of the above Committees are available in the Corporate Governance
Report which forms part of the Annual Report of the Bank for the FY 2025-26.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
During the FY 2025-26, there was no incidence, where the Board has not
accepted any recommendations of the Audit Committee.
BOARD EVALUATION
The Board has carried out an annual evaluation of its own performance,
the performance of Board Committees and Individual Directors pursuant to the provisions of
Section 178 read with Schedule IV of Companies Act, 2013, Regulation 19 of the SEBI
Listing Regulations and applicable RBI guidelines.
The performance evaluation was carried out by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and by the Board in their meetings held on March24, 2026. The
approved evaluation formats and criteria are in line with the SEBI Guidance Note on
Evaluation dated January 05, 2017. 
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has laid down comprehensive
parameters for evaluation, a few of which are listed below:
I. The Board: Composition, structure, meetings, functions, management
and professional development, ethics and compliance among others.
II. The Committees: Mandate & Composition, effectiveness,
structure, meetings, independence of the committee, contribution to decision making of the
Board, among others. 
III. Individualdirectors(includingChairperson,Independent Directors and
Non-Independent Directors): Leadership, Commitment, Contribution, Experience, Expertise,
Independence, Integrity, Attendance, Responsibility, Flow of Information among others.
The performance of the Board and Board Committees was evaluated after
seeking inputs from all the directors. The Board and the Nomination and Remuneration
Committee reviewed the performance of the Individual Directors on the basis of the
approved criteria for evaluation. In addition, the Chairman and Managing Director &
CEO were also evaluated on the key aspects of their roles. 
Performance evaluation of Directors was done by the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee and entire Board, excluding the Director being evaluated. The
Committee evaluated the performance of Directors and noted that:
i. The Directors had requisite competency, qualification, commitment
and integrity. ii. The Directors had long term vision, industry knowledge and expertise
and were wholly committed and provided ethical leadership to the Bank. iii. The Directors
had the ability to function as a team. iv. Further, the Directors were regular in
attending meetings and contributed effectively during the discussions. v. There was no
apparent conflict of interest and that they expressed their opinion freely.
Further, performance of Non-Independent Directors, the performance of
the Board as a whole, the performance of the Chairman and quality, quantity and timeliness
of the flow of information between the Bank's Management and its Board were also
evaluated. 
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
(a) Remuneration of Whole Time Directors (MD & CEO and Executive
Director), hereinafter referred as WTDs
On receipt of shareholders' approval and with the prior approval
of the RBI, the Board based on the recommendation of the NRC approves remuneration of its
WTDs. A proper balance between fixed pay and variable pay is ensured for remuneration of
the WTDs and the variable pay is a mix of cash (1/3) and non-cash (2/3).
Subsequent to the receipt of the RBI approval vide its letter dated Sep
16, 2025, the WTDs were paid the below remuneration during the FY25-26:

  

    
Particulars
    
Mr. Sanjeev Nautiyal (MD & CEO)
    
Ms. Carol Furtado (ED)
  
  

    
Fixed Remuneration paid during FY25-26 (A)
    
196.31 lacs
    
168.53 lacs
  
  

    
*Variable Pay for FY24-25 (split as under) (B):
    
108.27 lacs
    
96.60 lacs
  
  

    
- Cash Portion
    
35.73 lacs (50% i.e. 17.86 lac were paid during the year)
    
31.88 lacs (50% i.e. 15.94 lacs were paid during the year)
  
  

    
- Non-Cash Portion (ESOPs) Total remuneration (A)+(B)
    
72.54 lacs (4,92,612 ESOPs were granted at RS. 45.51 per
    option) 304.58 lacs
    
64.73 lacs (4,39,542 ESOPs were granted at RS. 45.51 per
    option) 265.13 lacs
  

(a) Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors / Independent Directors 
For the FY25-26, the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors was paid
only by way of sitting fees which is within the limit prescribed under Section 197(5) of
the Companies Act, 2013 and RBI Guidelines on Review of Fixed Remuneration granted to
Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) dated February 09, 2024. Please refer Annexure-2 for
details of remuneration paid to each NEDs. 
The Board on May 8, 2026 based on the recommendation of the NRC, has
recommended to the shareholders to approve the below fixed remuneration to its
Non-Executive Directors with effect from FY26-27 (please refer items 6 and 7 of the AGM
Notice for further details):
(a) Fixed Remuneration of upto RS. 25 lacs per annum for the Part-Time
Chairman, subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank of India.
(b) Fixed Remuneration of upto RS. 20 lacs per annum for each of the
Independent Directors.
(c) Other Disclosures 
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5(1), (2) and (3) of the
Companies (AppointmentandRemunerationofManagerialPersonnel) Rules, 2014 are annexed to
this Report as Annexure-2. In terms of Section 136(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the
annual report and the financial statements are being sent to the Members excluding the
disclosures in terms of Rule 5(2) and (3) as mentioned above. The same is available for
inspection and any Member interested in obtaining a copy of the Annexure may write to the
Company Secretary of the Bank at corporatesecretarial@ujjivan.com 
REMUNERATION RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR FROM
HOLDING OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY
In the absence of any holding or subsidiary company of the Bank during
the FY25-26, neither the MD & CEO nor the Whole-Time Director had received any
remuneration or commission from any holding or subsidiary company.
FAMILIARISATION PROGRAMME FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
Complying with Regulation 25(7) of SEBI Listing Regulations and RBI
guidelines, no introductory familiarisation programmes were conducted during the FY
2025-26 as there were no new Independent Directors appointed on the Board during this
period. However, the Bank has conducted various training programs for its Directors
including the Independent Directors during the FY 2025-26.
The details of such programmes are available on the website of the Bank
at https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate/ corporate-governance-policies
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT 
Based on the framework of internal financial controls established and
maintained by the Bank, work performed by the internal, statutory and secretarial
auditors, reviews performed by the Management and the relevant Board Committees, the
Board, in concurrence with the Audit Committee, is of the opinion that the Bank's
internal financial controls were adequate and effective as on March31, 2026.
Pursuant to Section 134 (5) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board, to
the best of its knowledge, hereby confirms and states that: 
(a) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable
accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material
departures;
(b) they have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Bank at the end of the financial
year and of the profit and loss of the Bank for that period;
(c) they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding
the assets of the Bank and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
(d) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
(e) they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by
the Bank and that such internal financial controls are adequate and were operating
effectively; and
(f) they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating
effectively.
NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Bank pursuant to the provisions of Section 178(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013, Regulation 19 of SEBI Listing Regulations and RBI Requirements has formulated
and adopted a Nomination and Remuneration Policy on directors' appointment and
remuneration and the criteria for determining qualification, positive attributes and
independence of directors, which is available on the website of the Bank at https://www.
ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate/corporate-governance-policies
Leadership Development and Succession Planning: 
Alongside the ongoing Leadership Development Program EDGE that aims to
identify high performers and assess their potential and suitability for leadership roles
at Ujjivan, the Bank is also building a robust leadership pipeline through high-potential
talent identification, succession planning at both management and Board level, and
experiential learning opportunities. As part of this initiative, the Bank continues to
undertake an extensive exercise to identify gaps in successors for critical positions and
actively addresses the gaps by leveraging market mapping and targeted talent acquisition
to ensure readiness for future transitions under the direct guidance of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee of the Bank.
RISK MANAGEMENT 
The Risk Management Committee ("RMC") of the Board comprises
of experienced directors from diverse backgrounds who bring in the best risk management
practices to the Bank. The RMC comprises of 6 (six) directors out of whicRs. 4 (four) are
Independent Directors. 
The RMC fulfils its roles and duties through various management level
risk committees. Risk-specific management level committees have also been constituted such
as the Credit Risk Management Committee (CRMC), Operational Risk Management Committee
(ORMC), Asset Liability and Market Risk Committee (ALCO), Enterprise Risk Management
Committee (ERMC), Information Security Committee and Business Continuity Management
Committee. These committees are entrusted with the task to identify, measure, mitigate and
monitor various risks on a day-to-day basis. There is also a National Controls and
Compliance Committee (NCCC) comprising of control function heads which meets at regular
intervals to deliberate on common risks identified across the Bank. 
The frequency, members and the quorum required for these management
level committees are furnished in the respective risk policies and the charter. These
committees meet at regular intervals to assess and monitor the levels of risk pertaining
to market, credit and operations. In the last FY, the number of meetings, both at Board
committee level and at Management level met the required minimum, to review and address
issues and risks that emerged in a changing environment. The Bank has identified the
following risks as Pillar I risks, in line with the RBI Prudential norms on capital
adequacy guidelines 
Credit Risk
Operational Risk
Market Risk
In addition to the above-mentioned Pillar-I risks, the Bank also
monitors the following second order or derived risks (Pillar II Risks) using specialized
methodologies. A comprehensive analysis is undertaken under its Internal Capital Adequacy
and Assessment Process (ICAAP). 
Liquidity Risk
Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book Concentration Risk
Outsourcing Risk
Strategic Risk
Reputational Risk
Underestimation of credit risk
Compliance risk
People Risk
IT and Information Security risks
Emerging Risks such as Climate Risk, ESG risk, Model risk and Fintech
risks. 
The Bank's Risk Management Framework is based on a clear
understanding of the above risks, disciplined risk assessment and measurement procedures
and continuous monitoring. The policies and procedures established for this purpose are
continuously benchmarked with best practices. The Bank has oversight on all the risks
through regular monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and benchmarks/tolerance/appetite
against each type of risk. 
Further, the Board reviews the Risk Management Framework of the Bank
and verifies adherence to various risk parameters and compliances at least at quarterly
intervals or more frequently if the situation so warrants. The RMC provides a
recommendation to approve risk-related policies, including the
quarterly/half-yearly/annual review reports of major risks. 
From a governance perspective, the Bank has in place an effective risk
management policy(s) which is duly approved by the Board, that highlights the functions,
implementation and role of the Risk Management Committee of the Board and the Board of
Directors.
In compliance to the Pillar-III requirements, the Bank has in place a
Board approved policy on Disclosures that addresses its approach for determining what
disclosures it will make and the internal controls over the disclosure process. 
WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY / VIGIL MECHANISM 
The Bank's Whistle Blower Policy allows employees, directors,
other stakeholders of the Bank such as customers, NGOs, the Group (if any), Joint Ventures
(if any), Suppliers, Contractors, NGOs and members of the public to report matters such as
genuine grievances, corruption, fraud, misconduct, and instances of leakage of unpublished
price sensitive information, misappropriation of assets and non-compliance of code of
conduct of the Bank or any other unethical practices. 
Utmost protection has been accorded to the whistle blowers and their
identities are kept confidential.
The Policy also further provides an adequate safeguard against
victimization to the Whistle Blower and enables them to raise concerns and also provides
an option of direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. 
Name and Address of the Whistle and Ethics Officer
Ms. Chandralekha Chaudhuri 
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Grape Garden, No. 27, 3rd A Cross, 18th Main, 6th
Block, Bangalore – 560095, Karnataka Email- chandralekha.chaudhuri@ujjivan.com 
Protected disclosures against the Whistle and Ethics Officer need to be
addressed to the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank and the protected disclosure
against the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank are required to be addressed to the
Chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Name and Address of MD & CEO of the Bank
Mr. Sanjeev Nautiyal (DIN: 08075972) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited
Grape Garden, No. 27, 3rd "A" Cross, 18th Main, 6th
Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560095, Karnataka Email: sanjeev.nautiyal@ujjivan.com

Name and Address of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee
Ms. Sudha Suresh, (DIN: 06480567)
C1, Farvella Apartments, 92/1 Lavelle Road 3rd Cross,
Bangalore – 560001 Email: sudha.suresh@ujjivan.com 
During the FY 2025-26, no one has been denied access to the Chairperson
of the Audit Committee. 
The Whistle Blower Policy is available on the website of the Bank at
https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate/corporate-governance-policies
The confidentiality of those reporting violations is strictly
maintained and they are not subjected to any discriminatory practice.
The status of the whistle blower complaints received and resolved by
the Bank:

  

    
Particulars for FY 2025-26
    
Number of Complaints
  
  

    
Number of Whistle Blower Complaint at the beginning
    
2
  
  

    
Number of Whistle Blower Complaint received during the year
    
16
  
  

    
Number of Whistle Blower Complaint resolved during the year
    
16
  
  

    
Number of Whistle Blower Complaint at the end
    
2*
  

* 2 cases received during the last week of March2026 was resolved in
the month of April 2026
ADEQUACY OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL 
The Bank has established a robust framework of policies, guidelines,
processes, and governance structures to ensure the effective implementation of internal
financial controls across the organisation. These controls are designed to ensure the
orderly and efficient conduct of business operations, safeguard assets, prevent and detect
frauds and errors, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, thereby
enabling the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
Control assessments are conducted across the Bank's critical
operational and information technology processes, through a combination of manual and
automated controls, to ensure appropriate coverage and effectiveness.
In our opinion, the Bank has, in all material respects, an adequate and
effective system of internal financial controls, which was further strengthened during the
financial year 2025–26. As part of the control evaluation process, sample-based
testing is undertaken to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and
to validate the accuracy and completeness of information captured in the risk registers.
Continuous review and monitoring mechanisms are embedded within the control framework to
ensure its ongoing adequacy and effective operation, in alignment with the essential
components of internal control as prescribed under the Guidance Note on Audit of Internal
Financial Controls over Financial Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.
NO FRAUDS REPORTED BY THE AUDITORS
During the FY 2025-26, neither the Statutory Auditors nor the
Secretarial Auditor has reported to the Audit Committee/ Board or Central Government any
instances of material fraud in the Bank by its officers or employees under Section 143(12)
of the Companies Act, 2013.
DISCLOSURES RELATING TO SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
A. REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE SUBSIDIARIES,
ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
There were no Subsidiary Company, Associate Company and Joint Venture
of the Bank during the FY 2025-26.
B. COMPANIES WHICH HAVE BECOME OR CEASED TO BE SUBSIDIARIES, ASSOCIATES
AND JOINT VENTURES
No company became or ceased to be Subsidiary Company, Associate Company
and Joint Venture of the Bank during FY 2025-26.
DEPOSITS
The Chapter V of the Companies Act, 2013 does not apply to the Bank.
During the FY 2025-26, the Bank has accepted deposits from the public in the ordinary
course of its banking business. The details of the deposits are enumerated in the
Financial Statement for the FY 2025-26.
Being a banking company, the disclosures required as per Rule 8(5)(v)
& (vi) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, read with Section 73 and 74 of the
Companies Act, 2013 are not applicable to the Bank.
PARTICULARS OF LOANS, GUARANTEES AND/OR INVESTMENTS 
The provisions of Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 except sub-section
(1) do not apply to a loan made, guarantee given or security provided by a banking company
in the ordinary course of business. 
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND CONTRACTS/ARRANGEMENTS
There was no materially significant related party transaction entered
between the Bank and its related parties, except for those disclosed in the financial
statement.
All the contracts/arrangements/transactions entered by the Bank with
the related parties during the FY 2025-26 were on arm's length basis; accordingly,
the disclosure of particulars of contracts/ arrangements entered into by the Bank with
related parties referred to in sub-section (1) of section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013
in Form AOC-2 is not applicable. The requisite disclosure has been made under Schedule 23
of the notes forming part of audited financial statements for the financial year ended
March31, 2026
The Bank has formulated a Policy on ‘Materiality of Related Party
Transactions' which forms part of the Policy on dealing with ‘Related Party
Transactions' is available on the website of the Bank at
https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate/ corporate-governance-policies
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ("CSR") 
The Bank has a duly constituted CSR Committee witRs. 4 (Four) Directors
out of whicRs. 3 (three) are Independent Directors. The details of the changes in the
composition of the CSR Committee during the FY 2025-26 have been provided in the Corporate
Governance Report which forms part of the Annual Report for the FY 2025-26.
The Bank has formulated CSR policy pursuant to Section 135(4) of the
Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules,
2014, as amended, in accordance with the approach and direction given by the Board of the
Bank, taking into account the recommendations of its CSR Committee, and including guiding
principles for selection, implementation and monitoring of activities as well as
formulation of the annual action plan. 
The said Policy is available on the website of the Bank at https://
www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate/corporate-governance-policies
The detailed Annual Report on the CSR activities for the FY 2025-26 is
annexed to this Report as Annexure-3. 
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE
EARNINGS AND OUTGO
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
Ujjivan has been actively pursuing various initiatives aimed at
achieving its goal of reducing power consumption by 20% by 2030. The Sanchaya Program, a
sincere effort towards Energy conservation relaunched in Q3 FY25 at corporate and regional
enabled the bank to save about 5% of energy during the FY'26 from that of the
previous year's consumption in units. The Bank has extended this initiative across all the
branches and has included this in the Branch performance scorecard. In addition, the bank
closely monitors the usage of desktops and laptops, ensuring that they are switched off
when not in use. The use of LED lighting continues as part of our ongoing efforts to
improve energy efficiency. The Bank has formulated Guidelines for Green Infrastructure and
has been diligently incorporating sustainability aspects while renovating its facilities.
Installation of energy efficient appliances like Sensor-based lighting, VRV AC systems,
HVAC Timing & temperature control systems etc in our renovated corporate Main block,
close monitoring of the usage and imparting consistent awareness on mindful consumption
among employees and staff members have enabled us to save about 16% on energy during the
FY 2025-26 from that of the pre-renovation period.
B. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
During FY 2025-26, the Bank sustained its focus on automation and
process optimization, adding 21 new process automation, along with enhancements to 10
existing RPA processes. A total of 69 process currently automated till Mar'26. 
These efforts have resulted in a 12% increase in total FTE savings,
reaching 99.86 FTEs during the year. Cost savings also witnessed a growth of 7.7%,
surpassing RS. 15 crore. Key departments including Operations, Micro Banking, Credit, IT,
Risk, and HR continued to leverage RPA initiatives to drive scalability, efficiency, and
operational excellence.
C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
During the FY 2025-26, 743 transactions (Inward & Outward) were
processed adding up to USD 7,019.83 Lakh during the period. It resulted in an exchange
income of Rs. 0.21 lakhs for the Bank. Total Foreign Exchange Outward was USD 4,112.84
Lakh during the FY 2025-26
SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS OR
TRIBUNALS 
During the FY 2025-26, there were no significant and material orders
passed by the regulators or courts or tribunals impacting the going concern status of the
Bank and its operations in future.
AUDITORS
A. STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to the receipt of the RBI approval vide its letter dated April
15, 2024, the Members of the Bank, in the 8th Annual General Meeting held on
July 26, 2024, appointed M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (FRN
117365W) and M/s Abarna & Ananthan, Chartered Accountants (FRN 000003S) as the Joint
Statutory Auditors of the Bank for a period of 3 (three) consecutive financial years until
the conclusion of 11th (Eleventh) AGM of the Bank to be held in the Financial
Year 2027-28, subject to approval of RBI on an annual basis, pursuant to the RBI
Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/ Statutory Auditors (SAs)
of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs and NBFCs (including HFCs).
The policy of the Bank on "Appointment of Statutory Auditors"
is available on the website of the Bank at
https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate/corporate-governance-policies
Report of the Statutory Auditors
The Statutory Audit of the Bank for the FY 2025-26 was conducted
jointly by M/s Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (FRN 117365W) and M/s
Abarna & Ananthan, Chartered Accountants (FRN 000003S). 
The Auditor's Report on the financial Statements of the Bank for
the FY 2025-26 does not contain any qualification, reservation or adverse remark. The
Auditor's Report, enclosed with the financial statement, forms part of the Annual
Report for the FY 2025-26.
SECRETARIAL AUDITOR
Mr. K. Jayachandran, Practicing Company Secretary (ACS No.: 11309 and
Certificate of Practice No.: 4031) was appointed as the Secretarial Auditor of the Bank to
conduct the Secretarial Audit of the Bank for the FY 2025-26 and until the FY 2029-30 as
required under Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder and
Regulation 24A of SEBI Listing Regulations. The Bank provided all assistance and
facilities to the Secretarial Auditor for conducting the audit. 
The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed to this Report as Annexure - 4.
ANNUAL RETURN
In accordance with Section 134(3) and Section 92(3) of the Companies
Act, 2013 and pursuant to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, a copy of the Annual Return for
the FY 2025-26 is available on the Bank's website at www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/
annual-return 
DESPATCH OF ANNUAL REPORT
Pursuant to the latest applicable circulars issued by the MCA and SEBI,
in relation to ‘Relaxation from compliance with certain provisions of the SEBI
Listing Regulations' relaxing the requirement of dispatching physical copies of the
Annual Report and the Notice convening the AGM to Shareholders. Members who wish to have
physical copy may write to the Company Secretary of the Bank at
corporatesecretarial@ujjivan.com or submit a written request to the Registered Office of
the Bank. In accordance with the aforesaid circulars, the weblink of the Annual Report and
the Notice convening the AGM of the Bank is being sent in electronic mode only to members
whose e-mail address is registered with the Bank or the Depository Participant(s). Those
members, whose email address is not registered with the Bank or with their respective
Depository Participant(s) and who wish to receive the Notice of the AGM and the Annual
Report for the financial year ended March31, 2026, can get their email address registered
by following the steps as detailed in the Notice convening the AGM. The Annual Report of
your Bank shall be available on the Bank's website viz.,
https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/annual-report
COMPLIANCE WITH SECRETARIAL STANDARDS
The Bank has complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standards
specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and notified by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs under Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Bank has also
complied with the provisions of Secretarial Standard-4 on voluntary basis.
HUMAN RESOURCES 
The Bank prioritizes service mantra both internally and externally.
While technology plays a pivotal role in the effort, its employees are the catalyst of
change and progress at the Bank. People practices are derived from the Bank's core
values; integrity, responsible, fairness, respect, professionalism and teamwork. The Bank
is driven to build better lives both for its customers and employees. This drive has
bestowed many accolades to the Bank.
Ujjivan SFB has secured the 26th position in India's
Best Companies To Work For 2025 (Top 100), has been ranked among India's Best
Workplaces™ for Millennials 2025 in the Large category (ranks 11 to 50), has been
recognized as an Industry Winner in the Small Finance Bank segment, and has been named
among the Top 25 Best Workplaces in BFSI 2025.
In FY 2026, the Ujjivan SFB marked significant progress across key HR
and employee engagement initiatives. A Trust Index score increased by 92 to 93 as compared
to last FY25 under the GPTW aspiration rankings, voluntary attrition rates improved with
an overall reduced from 19.44% for FY 25 to 18.61% for FY'26 and voluntary Infant
attrition control rate was reduced from 4.22% from FY 25 to 3.46% for the FY26. Staffing
was efficiently managed, closing the year at 92% of the budgeted headcount. Employee
satisfaction remained strong, with increasing score from 86 to 87 for the FY26 on the
Amber and HR processing salaries and benefits witRs. 99.99% accuracy and 100% on-time and
operational efficiency was further enhanced by reducing the FFS TAT.
A total of 84 HR digitization projects were successfully implemented,
collectively saving 1002 man-days. Learning and development initiatives reached new
industry benchmarks, with employees averaging 48.20 learning hours the highest in the
industry witRs. 88,573employees receiving training.
Talent development saw a career growth for 2207 employees in the
organisation through the Internal Job Posting (IJP) route and non IJP growth and EDGE
(Executive Development for Growth and Excellence) is High - Potential development program
where currently there are two ongoing batches covering 248 employees from across AVP/VP
and SM/CM grade. Additionally, physical engagement efforts such as branch visits and town
halls were reduced in the frequency of branch representative meetings from quarterly to
semi-annual, with Advent of the Amber feedback mechanism.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
The Bank recognizes its role as a corporate citizen and endeavours to
adopt the best practices and the highest standards of Corporate Governance through
transparency in business, ethics and accountability to its shareholders, customers,
government, regulators and all other stakeholders. The Bank's activities are carried out
following good corporate practices and the Bank is constantly striving to make them better
and adopt the best practices. 
The Bank believes that timely reporting, transparent accounting
policies and a strong Independent Board go a long way in preserving shareholders'
trust and maximising long-term corporate value. 
In pursuing the mission "to provide financial services to the
unserved and underserved customers as a responsible mass market bank focused on building a
sustainable tomorrow", the Bank has been balancing its dual objectives of
"social" and "financial goals since its inception. "Responsible
financing", "ethical values" and "transparency" in all its
dealings with its customers, lenders, investors and employees have been the cornerstone of
its operations. Transparency in the decision-making process has been providing comfort to
all stakeholders, particularly the customers, lenders and investors. 
The Report on Corporate Governance for FY 2025-26 as per Regulation
34(3) read with Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations forms part of the Annual Report
for FY 2025-26. The disclosure as required under Section II of Part II of Schedule V of
the Companies Act, 2013 have been provided under the heading of Remuneration of Directors
in the aforesaid Corporate Governance Report.
A Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report containing the
requisite details as per Regulation 34 (2) of the SEBI Listing Regulations forms part of
the Annual Report for the FY 2025-26 and is also disclosed on the Bank's website at
www. ujjivansfb.bank.in. 
Further, as a responsible bank, Ujjivan believes in creating a
sustainable environment and making a positive social impact. The Bank understands the
importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its
operations and decision-making processes. Ujjivan aims to balance financial performance
with social responsibility and environmental stewardship and its sustainability approach
defines its strategy and action to align its operations with ESG trends, regulatory
requirements, and stakeholder expectations. Sustainable banking practices contribute to a
more resilient financial system, help address environmental and social challenges, and
support the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy. The Bank's
sustainability framework is structured around six major pillars, each with ambitious goals
that will guide our efforts over the next decade. These pillars encompass sustainable
operations, empowering communities, human capital development, effective governance,
customer centricity, and responsible finance. These pillars collectively reflect our
commitment to responsible banking practices that contribute to a more resilient financial
system and support the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT 
As required under Regulation 34 and Schedule V of SEBI Listing
Regulations, the Management Discussion and Analysis Report forms part of the Annual Report
for the FY 2025-26.
DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT
WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Bank has a strict Prevention of Sexual Harassment
("POSH") Policy in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. This
Policy applies to all categories of employees of the Organisation, including permanent
employees, permanent management, workmen, temporary employees, trainees (interns),
consultants, advisers, ad hoc employees, daily wage earners, probationers, apprentices,
contract employees, etc., at its workplace or visits to partner organizations. This Policy
recognizes the right of privacy of every individual and will strive to protect the privacy
of the individuals involved and ensure that the complainant and the respondent are treated
fairly. The Policy ensures that the career interest of the parties involved in any
proceedings under this Policy will not be adversely affected merely on account of the
complaint made to the Internal Committee or any evidence provided in connection with any
enquiry; however strict action will be taken against the Respondent if proven guilty post
the enquiry process.
The Status on the Complaints received and resolved by Internal
Committee during the FY 2025-26:

  

    
Number of Complaints
    
Number of Complaints Resolved
    
Number of Complaints Pending for Resolution
  
  

    
23
    
20
    
3
  

Composition of Internal Committees
The Bank has constituted Internal Committees (IC) in each of the
regions for all administrative units/branches/regional offices of the Bank. All complaints
of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace are enquired into by the IC having jurisdiction over
the establishment where the Respondent is posted. The IC forwards a report of its findings
to the Employer for action. Each Regional IC consists of the following members:
Presiding Officer: who shall be a woman employed at a senior level in
the region.
Secretary: who shall be the Regional HR Manager.
2 Members: From amongst Employees in the region, preferably committed
to the cause of women/having legal knowledge/experience in social work.
1 Independent Member: Nominated from amongst NGOs/ associations
committed to the cause of women or a person familiar with the issues relating to Sexual
Harassment.
Other Members: Additional members may be co-opted, if required, from
amongst Employees working in senior positions in the region, especially from business,
operations and control functions
Functions of IC
The Committee is expected to conduct a fair, prompt and impartial
process of investigating all the complaints it receives. During a redressal process, the
Complaints Committee/s are required to assure confidentiality, non-retaliation and
recommend interim measures as needed to conduct a fair enquiry.
POLICIES
To ensure better corporate governance, adherence to various laws and
regulations as applicable to the Bank and better management of the organization as a
whole, the Bank has formulated various policies including the policies mentioned below.
These policies are available on the Bank's website at
www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/corporate-governance-policies. 
A brief description of below mentioned policies/code have been given in
Annexure-5 of this Report.
1. Policy for Determination of Materiality of Event/ Information for
Disclosures
2. Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading and Code of Fair
Disclosure and Conduct
3. Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
4. Nomination and Remuneration Policy
5. Policy on Board Diversity
6. Policy on Code of Conduct
7. Related Party Transactions Policy
8. Dividend Distribution Policy
9. Familiarization Programme 10. Policy on Archival of Documents 11.
Record Retention Policy 12. Whistle Blower Policy
13. Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Independent Directors 14.
Policy on Appointment of Statutory Auditors
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
The Bank has obtained a certificate from K. Jayachandran, Practicing
Company Secretary, certifying that the Bank has complied with the conditions of the
Corporate Governance as stipulated in Regulations 17 to 27 and clauses (b) to (i) of
Regulation 46 (2) and other applicable regulations of Chapter IV pertaining to Corporate
Governance and paragraphs C, D and E of Schedule V of the SEBI Listing Regulations for the
FY 2025-26.
The certificate is annexed to this Report as Annexure-6.
KEY INITIATIVES WITH RESPECT TO STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP, CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIP, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
During FY2025–26, the Service Quality function continued to
strengthen the Bank's customer-centric agenda through focused interventions across
service governance, grievance redressal, frontline capability building, digital adoption,
and customer feedback management. Key outcomes reflect measurable progress in service
standards, customer trust, and operational excellence.
Through disciplined governance, stronger customer listening and
experience-led transformation initiatives, the function has delivered tangible outcomes
while establishing a strong foundation for the Bank's next phase of customer
experience maturity.
Service Governance 
The Service Quality function further strengthened governance and
control oversight through a robust Service Index framework, which now monitors 316
predefined service quality parameters, significantly expanded from 160 parameters in the
previous year. This broadened coverage enhanced monitoring rigor across products,
channels, and support functions.
The Bank sustained strong service standards under this framework, with
the Bank-level Service Index closing at 92 points on a scale of 100 points, while
maintaining an average of 89 points for the FY 25-26, demonstrating consistency in service
delivery performance. This is a significant improvement after the bank has recalibrated
the service index parameters with tighter performance benchmarking. As a result, the
service index commenced witRs. 85 points in the beginning of the year and seen a
consistent improvement by 7 points by reaching 92 points by March2026. These outcomes were
supported through strengthened review mechanisms, root cause analysis, process
re-engineering and functional accountability. 
Grievance Redressal and Service Recovery Improvements
Customer Grievance Resolution Mechanism and Service Recovery remained a
key focus area, with continued progress in complaint reduction, turnaround times, and
proactive risk mitigation.
Focused interventions on root-cause correction contributed to a 19%
reduction in complaint volumes year-on-year, and an overall 35% reduction since
FY2023–24, reflecting the impact of sustained quality improvements.
Service responsiveness also improved, with:
96% of service requests resolved within timelines, and
99% complaint resolution within prescribed TAT sustained for the second
consecutive year.
The Service Recovery and Incident Management framework was further
strengthened through early issue detection, monitoring controls, and structured root cause
analysis, supporting faster resolution and reduction in repeat failures. These efforts
contributed materially to customer trust and operational resilience.
Strengthening Customer-Centric Service Delivery
A major focus area during the year was reinforcing customer centricity
across touchpoints through a combination of elevating service culture, process
enhancements, and capability-building interventions. Service Quality initiatives were
designed not only to achieve consistency in service standards but also to embed a stronger
customer-first mindset across frontline and support teams.
A key milestone was the rollout of structured Service Excellence
training Program as "Ujjivan Pulse" covering 2,250 employees, aimed at
strengthening core service principles, complaint handling effectiveness, and customer
engagement standards. Through structured learning programs, role-based capability
interventions, and service excellence anchors, teams were enabled to deliver more
consistent and responsive service experiences.
Customer centricity was also strengthened through a deeper focus on
Voice of Customer (VoC) inputs. feedback from complaints, service requests, branch
interactions, surveys, digital channels, frontline observations and monthly customer
connects at branches was systematically reviewed to identify pain points and implement
process enhancements. This strengthened the Bank's ability to move beyond reactive
issue resolution toward root-cause-led service improvement.
Specialized Service Initiatives: Aajeevan Services, An Approach to Life
Events Based Banking Services
We understand that life events, whether joyful or saddening, require
empathy, support, and assurance. To address this need, we have continued our flagship
program "Aajeevan," a unique life-events-based banking program that provides
personalized services to help customers navigate life's milestones with ease.
Aajeevan offers a range of services, including: nomination facilities,
joint accounts, settlement of claims for deceased account holders, priority and doorstep
services for senior citizens and specially abled customers, special services like adding
mandate holders or power of attorney basis the customer's life needs.
To ensure successful implementation, the Service Quality function has
conducted a specially designed one-day workshop on Aajeevan services year on year, focused
on supporting customers during critical life events with empathy-led service solutions.
577 participants trained across 26 classroom batches, and to increase engagement, an e-
learning module on the Program was introduced. This helped in reiterating the importance
of the program building expectation on service delivery across 2,595 employees covered
through virtual learning modules.
Key outcomes under this initiative included:
99.37% resolution of life-event service requests within TAT, and
99.98% settlement of eligible claims within TAT,
Over the years, the promotion of Aajeevan services has helped in
improvement of resolution of Aajeevan service requests to >99% year on year from 94% in
FY 22-23. 
New initiatives undertaken to provide seamless customer service and
safety of digital transactions:
Digital Transformation and Alternate Channel Adoption - Supporting the
Bank's digital transformation agenda, the team contributed to stronger adoption and
governance through the launch of the Alternate Channels Dashboard, providing branch teams
with real-time channel performance insights. This intervention contributed to 79.82% usage
across alternate channels, supporting migration toward efficient digital servicing and
improved operational agility. The dashboard has enabled better identification of adoption
gaps, performance trends, and service opportunities at the branch level.
Launch of Digitized Net Promoter Score (NPS) & CSAT Program –
Experience-Led Transformation A major strategic milestone during FY2025–26 was the
launch of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) framework, through a digital solution representing
a shift from traditional transactional metrics to a more structured customer experience
metrics. The NPS program was launched across critical customer touchpoints, creating a
foundational mechanism to:
Capture customer advocacy and satisfaction signals,
Generateactionableinsightsfromvoiceofcustomers,
Drive a transition from reactive service management to proactive
experience management.
Scale-up of capability-building interventions across business and
product segments
This initiative has established a strong foundation for enterprise-wide
customer listening and long-term loyalty enhancement.
Customer Connect and Awareness:
As an ongoing customer awareness programs, the bank has launched
various customer awareness campaigns such as;
A significant increase in fraud incidents was reported across the
country. To address this concern and ensure our customers are aware of such incidents, a
customer awareness campaign was conducted through SMS on safety measures in 11 different
regional language informing customer, while using digital channels or on receipt of any
calls not to share banking credentials over suspicious links. 
To maximize impact, bank unified its customer awareness initiatives
into a coordinated strategy that reaches both existing clients and the general public
through a multi-channel framework. By deploying approximately 94 lakh SMS alerts, 5 lakh
website banners, and 10,000 social media engagements monthly—alongside WhatsApp
campaigns, ATM messaging, and Financial Literacy Programs reaching 15,000
individuals—the bank has significantly expanded its educational footprint. This
proactive outreach is paired with rigorous security enhancements; by integrating feedback
from the Internal Ombudsman and analyzing fraud trends, the bank implemented advanced
controls that have fortified digital channels and strengthened the protection of customer
funds.
Bank has been conducting a monthly customer service committee as
"Let's Connect" which provide a vital platform for customers to share
feedback, voice grievances and suggest improvements in banking services. 83,611 customers
from various product segment had participated in these meetings across our branches in FY
24-25. Feedbacks received during these meetings were reviewed and implemented as
necessary. During these meetings, the customers were also educated on key customer service
aspects such as reporting and awareness on unauthorized transactions, awareness on
Nomination facility, Updated cheque clearing process, TDS exemption process, Key features
of Mobile Banking and introduction to the new EZY App launched by the bank, various
services introduced in WhatsApp and Video Baking, safety tips on cyber fraud, ATM fraud
etc. 
Health and Safety
The Bank places the highest priority on the health, safety, and
well-being of its employees and customers. Over the years, several structured initiatives
have been implemented to strengthen workplace safety, enhance infrastructure and ensure a
seamless operational environment. Key highlights are as follows:
Comprehensive fire safety protocols are rigorously maintained across
all PAN India offices and branches through the deployment of fire extinguishers and
related systems. To ensure preparedness, half-yearly fire drills are conducted at the Head
Office and Regional Offices, supported by regular safety awareness programs for employees
across all locations.
The Bank remains committed to fostering a safe, comfortable and
employee-centric work environment. As part of its employee well-being initiatives, air
conditioning systems have been installed across all offices to ensure a consistent and
comfortable workplace for employees and customers, particularly during extreme weather
conditions. This is further reinforced by periodic preventive maintenance of all
electrical equipment to ensure safety and uninterrupted operations.
In line with the Bank's commitment to inclusivity, 127 ramps have
been installed across the branch network to facilitate easy access for specially-abled
customers and employees, thereby promoting a more accessible banking environment.
Deep cleaning and pest control services are systematically carried out
across all offices. These measures ensure a clean, hygienic and professional environment,
contributing to the overall well-being of employees and enhancing customer experience.
Cash-settled Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (CSARs) 
During the year 2025-26, with the prior approval of the RBI, the NRC of
the Bank through its resolution passed on January 13, 2025 granted 23,09,415 CSARs to Mr.
Ittira Davis, former MD & CEO of the Ujjivan bank towards the non-cash portion of the
approved variable pay for the FY23-24; details of the CSAR granted are given below:

  

    
Sr No. Particulars
    
Details
  
  

    
1 Non-Cash Variable Pay
    
RS. 2,01,00,000
  
  

    
2 No. of CSARs
    
23,09,415
  
  

    
4 Base Price per CSAR
    
RS. 35.49 (FMV as on Jan 10, 2025)
  
  

    
5 Appreciation to be settled in cash
    
Market Price as on date of Vesting less Base Price
  
  

    
6 Payout Period
    
90 days from the date of Vesting of CSARs
  

CSAR Vesting schedule 

  

    
Dates of Vesting
    
Percentage of Vesting
    
No. of CSARs to be vested
  
  

    
Jan 10, 2026
    
20% of CSARs granted
    
461883
  
  

    
Jan 10, 2027
    
20% of CSARs granted
    
461883
  
  

    
Jan 10, 2028
    
30% of CSARs granted
    
692825
  
  

    
Jan 10, 2029
    
30% of CSARs granted
    
692824
  

1st tranche has been executed and paid as per below.

  

    
Full Name
    
Date Of Grant
    
Date of Exercise
    
CSAR Payout (Jan,26)
  
  

    
Ittira Davis
    
10-01-2025
    
09-01-2026
    
1,10,15,910
  

Employees Safety Measures
As an employee first organization, Ujjivan conducts annual health
check-up for all its employees once in two years. This annual health check-up is followed
up by the Partner by providing free consultation on the reports and also advising
employees with high-risk reports. To support its employees, Ujjivan also has a facility of
24x7 "Doctor on Call" teleconsultation This facility has been made available for
employees and their dependents to consult doctors during emergencies. While the services
were available for physical and emotional support. Apart from this, employees and their
family including parents are covered under health risk facilitating health benefits and
additional benefits/limits under the top up plans. Employees are covered under accidents,
term life and also for their future service gratuity. 
OTHER DISCLOSURES
A. The Bank is not required to maintain cost records as specified by
the Central Government under sub-section (1) of Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013.
B. Disclosure as required under Rule 8(5)(xi) and 8(5)(xii) of the
Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 does not apply to the Bank for FY 2025-26.
C. The Bank has adhered to all applicable provisions of the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
D. None of the directors of the Bank are disqualified as per provisions
of Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The directors have made necessary
disclosures, as required under various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing
Regulations and RBI guidelines.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We place on record our gratitude to our employees at all levels who
have contributed to the growth and sustained success of the Bank through their dedication,
hard work, cooperation and support. 
We would like to thank all our customers, vendors, bankers, investors,
auditors, media and other business associates for their continued support and
encouragement during the year. 
We also thank the Government of India; the Government of Karnataka; the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry; the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Corporate Affairs;
the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Stock Exchanges, the Central Board of
Indirect Taxes and Customs; the RBI; the Central Board of Direct Taxes and all other
government agencies for their support during the FY 2025-26 and look forward to their
continued support in future.