Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations), this is to inform you that on recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Bank at its meeting held today i.e., March 09, 2026, has approved the appointment of Mr. Pushan Mahapatra (DIN: 07307428) as an Additional and Non-Executive (Independent) Director on the Board of the Bank for a period of three (3) years with effect from March 10, 2026, subject to the approval of the Shareholders. The Board of Directors in the said meeting has also recommended the candidature of Mr. Pushan Mahapatra for the position of the Non-Executive Part Time Chairman of the Bank and to make necessary application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its approval.\r\n\r\n \r\n