Axis Bank: RBI Approves Amended GDR Deposit Agreement for Voting Rights
Axis Bank received RBI approval on January 30, 2026, for its Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement for GDRs. The amendments pertain to granting voting rights to GDR holders, subject to compliance with Section 12B of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The approval is a routine regulatory step for amending the GDR deposit agreement and does not represent a significant new business development or financial event that would materially impact the bank.
The announcement is a regulatory update regarding the approval of an amended deposit agreement for GDRs, which is a procedural step and does not immediately impact the bank's financial performance or operations.
Axis Bank Limited has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement concerning Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). This approval, communicated via an RBI letter dated January 30, 2026, follows the Bank's board approval of the draft agreement on October 15, 2025.
The amendments primarily address the grant of voting rights to GDR holders. These voting rights will be contingent upon the holders demonstrating that their holdings comply with Section 12B of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and other applicable RBI directions.
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