Axis Bank Allots 1,17,723 Equity Shares Under ESOP

Axis Bank has completed the allotment of equity shares under its employee incentive schemes, marking another milestone in its corporate governance activities. The bank announced the successful allotment of shares pursuant to the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units by eligible employees.

Share Allotment Details

The bank allotted 1,17,723 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each on April 15, 2026, under its Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) scheme. This allotment represents the exercise of stock options and units by employees who were granted these benefits as part of their compensation packages.

Parameter: Details Shares Allotted: 1,17,723 equity shares Face Value: Rs. 2/- per share Allotment Date: April 15, 2026 Scheme Type: ESOP/RSU Scheme

Impact on Share Capital

The allotment has resulted in an increase in the bank's paid-up share capital structure. The changes reflect the conversion of employee stock options into actual equity shares, thereby expanding the bank's equity base.

Metric: Before Allotment After Allotment Paid-up Share Capital: Rs. 6,216,644,200 Rs. 6,216,879,646 Total Equity Shares: 3,108,322,100 3,108,439,823 Face Value per Share: Rs. 2/- Rs. 2/-

Corporate Governance Compliance

The bank has duly informed the stock exchanges about this corporate action, maintaining transparency with regulatory authorities and stakeholders. The communication was sent to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, ensuring compliance with listing requirements.

The allotment was formally communicated by Company Secretary Sandeep Poddar, who digitally signed the notification on April 15, 2026. This systematic approach to employee stock option exercises demonstrates the bank's commitment to structured implementation of its employee incentive programs while maintaining proper regulatory compliance.

Axis Bank Limited has filed comprehensive details of its debt securities portfolio with stock exchanges, disclosing outstanding debt worth ₹4,378.10 crore as of March 31, 2026. The submission was made pursuant to SEBI Master Circular requirements for reporting ISIN details of debt listed securities.

Outstanding Debt Securities Portfolio

The bank's debt securities portfolio consists of 10 series of non-convertible debentures, all issued on a private placement basis. The comprehensive portfolio details are presented below:

Sr No ISIN Issue Date Maturity Date Coupon Rate (%) Outstanding Amount (₹ Crore) Series 1 INE238A08393 27-May-16 27-May-26 8.50 2,430.00 Series - 24 2 INE238A08419 23-Nov-16 23-Nov-26 7.84 1,800.00 Series - 25 3 INE238A08435 15-Jun-17 15-Jun-27 7.66 5,000.00 Series - 27 4 INE238A08450 28-Dec-18 28-Dec-28 8.60 3,000.00 Series - 4 Infr0061 5 INE238A08468 30-Jan-20 30-Jan-27 7.65 4,175.00 Series - 5 Infra 6 INE238A08476 22-Dec-21 22-Dec-31 6.99 2,600.00 Series - 6 Infra 7 INE238A08484 13-Dec-22 13-Dec-32 7.88 12,000.00 Series - 30 8 INE238A08492 07-Mar-24 07-Mar-34 7.64 3,851.00 Series - 7 Infra 9 INE238A08500 05-Sep-24 05-Sep-34 7.45 3,925.00 Series - 8 Infra 10 INE238A08518 26-Nov-25 26-Nov-35 7.27 5,000.00 Series - 9 Infra Total 43,781.00

Key Portfolio Characteristics

The debt securities portfolio demonstrates several notable features:

Coupon Rate Range: The securities carry coupon rates between 6.99% and 8.60%, with all instruments paying annual interest

Maturity Profile: Securities mature between May 2026 and November 2035, providing a diversified maturity structure

Largest Issuance: Series - 30 represents the largest single issuance at ₹12,000.00 crore

Recent Issuances: The most recent debt issuance was completed in November 2025 for ₹5,000.00 crore

Trustee Arrangements

The bank has appointed two debenture trustees for its debt securities:

IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited: Serving as trustee for 7 series totaling ₹22,806.00 crore

SBICAP Trustee Company Limited: Managing 3 series worth ₹20,975.00 crore

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI Master Circular No. SEBI/HO/DDHS/PoD1/P/CIR/2024/54 dated May 22, 2024, which mandates reporting of ISIN details for debt securities. The bank submitted this information to National Stock Exchange of India Limited, BSE Limited, and both depositories - NSDL and CDSL.

All outstanding amounts reported match the original issuance amounts, indicating no partial redemptions have occurred across the debt securities portfolio as of March 31, 2026.

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