The Board of Directors of the Bank have, vide, resolution passed by circulation today 1:51 p.m. approved the appointment of Mr. Ashwani Bhatia (DIN: 07423221) as an Additional (Independent) Director, for a term commencing from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031, subject to the approval of shareholders. Brief profile of Mr. Ashwani Bhatia is attached as Annexure. Mr. Bhatia is not related to any Director of the Bank. We affirm that Mr. Bhatia is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other such authority.