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BSE Bankex Banking Sector Regulatory Filings — April 20, 2026

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12 medium priority12 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The 12 filings from BSE BANKEX constituents signal the onset of Q4/FY26 earnings season, with board meetings and earnings calls clustered between April 23-27, 2026, for Union Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Axis Bank, creating near-term catalysts amid closed trading windows. PNB Housing Finance delivered robust FY26 results with revenue up 11% YoY to ₹8,504 Cr, net profit +18% YoY to ₹2,291 Cr, and loans AUM +16% YoY to ₹86,433 Cr, alongside a ₹8/share dividend recommendation, outperforming PNB Gilts' tepid 1.4% YoY revenue growth to ₹1,698 Cr but -22% YoY profit decline to ₹182 Cr and ₹2/share dividend. Mixed sentiments dominate due to PNB Housing's negative Q4 other income (-₹9.62 Cr) and investment drawdown (-18% YoY), while neutral governance filings highlight fundraising enables at AU SFB and ESIP extensions at HDFC Bank. Portfolio-level trends show loan growth strength (16% YoY at PNB Housing) contrasting profitability pressures, with dividend recommendations across 3/4 results filers indicating capital return focus despite negative operating cash flows at PNB Housing (-₹8,984 Cr). No insider trading or M&A activity noted, but scheduled events demand monitoring for guidance on asset quality, NIMs, and deposit mobilization in a high-rate environment.

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior BSE Bankex Banking Sector Regulatory Filings digest from April 13, 2026.

Investment Signals(12)

  • PNB Housing Finance↓(BULLISH)
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    FY26 revenue +10.9-11% YoY to ₹8,504 Cr, net profit +18-18.3% YoY to ₹2,291 Cr, loans AUM +15.8-16% YoY to ₹86,433-86,946 Cr, Q4 disbursements +32% YoY to ₹9,020 Cr, recommended ₹8/share dividend (80% FV)

  • PNB Housing Finance↓(BULLISH)
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    Retail loan assets +16% YoY, GNPA improved to 0.93%, ROA 2.66%, CAR 27.26% (Tier I 26.89%), network +35 branches to 393, EPS basic +18% YoY to ₹88.01

  • PNB Gilts↓(MILD BULLISH)
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    Revenue +1.4% YoY to ₹1,698 Cr driven by interest income +11.7% YoY to ₹1,689 Cr, recommended final dividend ₹2/share (20% FV) despite profit dip

  • Union Bank of India↓(BULLISH CATALYST)
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    Board meeting Apr 23 for audited Q4/FY26 results and dividend recommendation, earnings call same day with MD&CEO, trading window closed signaling imminent disclosure

  • AU Small Finance Bank↓(BULLISH FUNDRAISING FLEX)
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    Board Apr 27 for audited results, dividend, and fundraising renewal (equity/debt issuance enables), trading window closed to Apr 29

  • Axis Bank↓(BULLISH PRE-EARNINGS MOMENTUM)
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    Earnings call Apr 25 at 6PM IST post-board approval of Q4/FY26 results, pre-registration for investor access

  • PNB Housing Finance↓(RELATIVE BULLISH)
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    Total assets +13.3% YoY to ₹93,512 Cr, Q4 revenue +7.9% YoY/+2.9% QoQ to ₹2,182 Cr, outperforming PNB Gilts' Q4 profit -83%

  • HDFC Bank↓(BULLISH TALENT)
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    Postal ballot for 5-year ESIP extension to 2031 without increasing RSUs, e-voting Apr 21-May 20, supports employee retention

  • PNB Housing Finance↓(BULLISH GROWTH)
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    Record FY26 disbursements +19% YoY to ₹26,213 Cr, Corporate segment revival with Q4 ₹335 Cr disbursed

  • AU Small Finance Bank↓(MILD BULLISH OPERATIONAL)
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    RTA change for NCDs to MUFG Intime effective Apr 20, streamlining debt operations with NSDL/CDSL confirmations

  • PNB Gilts↓(BULLISH AUDIT)
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    Unmodified auditor opinion on FY26 results, declaration per Reg 33(3)(d)

  • Union Bank of India↓(BULLISH TRANSPARENCY)
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    Earnings call Apr 23 with full ED team, multiple dial-ins, focused on public data

Risk Flags(10)

  • PNB Housing Finance/Negative Cash Flow↓[HIGH RISK]
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    Net cash from operations heavily negative at -₹8,984 Cr FY26, signaling liquidity pressures despite loan growth

  • PNB Housing Finance/Investment Decline↓[MEDIUM RISK]
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    Investments -17.8-18% YoY to ₹2,779 Cr, Q4 other income negative -₹9.62 Cr vs prior positive ₹26 Cr

  • PNB Gilts/Profitability↓[HIGH RISK]
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    FY26 PAT -22% YoY to ₹182 Cr, Q4 -83% to ₹13 Cr due to expenses +6.9% YoY to ₹1,459 Cr and net securities losses

  • PNB Gilts/Expenses↓[MEDIUM RISK]
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    Total expenses +6.9% YoY outpacing revenue +1.4%, PBT -22.3% YoY to ₹242 Cr

  • PNB Housing Finance/Spreads↓[MEDIUM RISK]
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    Spreads narrowed to 2.12% (-10 bps QoQ), yields to 9.47%, Affordable disbursements -3% YoY in Q4 despite 61% segment growth

  • PNB Housing Finance/Other Income↓[LOW-MEDIUM RISK]
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    FY26 other income flat at ₹0.52 Cr (down from ₹26 Cr prior), Q4 negative

  • AU Small Finance Bank/Debt Ops↓[LOW RISK]
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    Tripartite RTA agreement with KFin/MUFG pending, potential short-term administrative disruptions for NCDs

  • Sector/Watch Windows[MEDIUM RISK]
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    Trading windows closed across Union Bank (until 48hrs post-Apr23), AU SFB (to Apr29), PNB Housing (opens 48hrs post-results), limiting insider activity visibility

  • PNB Gilts/Relative Performance↓[HIGH RELATIVE RISK]
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    Revenue growth 1.4% YoY lags PNB Housing's 11%, profit decline contrasts sector loan expansion

  • HDFC Bank/ESIP↓[LOW RISK]
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    Shareholder vote on plan extension Apr21-May20, potential dilution concerns if perceived as excessive despite no RSU increase

Opportunities(10)

Sector Themes(6)

  • Earnings Catalyst Cluster(HIGH IMPACT NEAR-TERM)
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    5/12 filings highlight Apr23-27 boards/calls (Union Bank Apr23 x2, AU SFB Apr27, Axis Apr25, PNB Housing/Analyst post-results), implying 40% BANKEX coverage imminent, watch for NIM/asset quality guidance

  • Loan Growth vs Profit Mix(DIVERGENT GROWTH)
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    PNB Housing +16% YoY AUM/disburse +19-32% contrasts PNB Gilts flat revenue/+1.4%, sector split with housing finance leading expansion but profitability volatile (PNB Housing +18%, Gilts -22%)

  • Dividend Commitment(CAPITAL RETURN TREND)
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    Recommendations in 3/4 results (PNB Housing ₹8/80%, Gilts ₹2/20%, Union/AU pending), signaling shareholder returns priority despite cash flow negatives, avg payout ~50%

  • Asset Quality Strength(QUALITY RALLY POTENTIAL)
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    PNB Housing GNPA 0.93%, ROA 2.66%, CAR 27%+ standout; no peers disclose but implies sector resilience post-impairment reversals (₹103 Cr at PNB Housing)

  • Operational Pressures(MARGIN WATCH)
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    Negative other income/cash flows (PNB Housing Q4 -₹9.62 Cr/-₹8,984 Cr), investment declines (-18%), spreads -10bps QoQ, expenses +7% at Gilts, 4/6 results show cost headwinds

  • Governance Neutrality(STABLE BACKDROP)
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    7/12 neutral sentiment on windows/RTA/ESIP, low materiality (avg 5/10), but fundraising (AU SFB) and trading closures flag capex/deal potential

Watch List(8)

Filing Analyses(12)
Union Bank of IndiaCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 9/10

20-04-2026

Union Bank of India has announced a Board of Directors meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 (Thursday), to consider the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, and to recommend dividend for FY 2025-26, if any, subject to necessary approvals. The trading window for designated persons and insiders remains closed from April 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of these financial results. This disclosure complies with SEBI (LODR) Regulations 29(1)(a) and 50(1)(c).

  • ·BSE Scrip Code: 532477; NSE Scrip Symbol: UNIONBANK - EQ; Security: UBI-AT/BB
  • ·Reference letter: ISD/464/2025-26 dated March 25, 2026, regarding trading window closure
AU Small Finance Bank LimitedCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 8/10

20-04-2026

AU Small Finance Bank Limited announced that a Board of Directors meeting will be held on April 27, 2026, to approve audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, and to recommend dividend on equity shares, if any. The meeting will also consider an enabling resolution for annual renewal of fundraising limits through equity issuance (private placement, QIP, preferential allotment) and debt instruments (bonds, NCDs), subject to approvals. Trading window for designated persons remains closed from April 1, 2026, to April 29, 2026.

  • ·NSE Symbol: AUBANK
  • ·BSE Scrip Codes: 540611, 974093, 974094, 974095, 974914, 974963, 975017, 975038, 976580
  • ·Reference to prior trading window closure intimation: AUSFB/SEC/2025-26/506 dated March 25, 2026
PNB Housing Finance LimitedCorporate Governancemixedmateriality 10/10

20-04-2026

PNB Housing Finance Limited's Board approved audited consolidated FY26 financial results, showing total revenue from operations up 11% YoY to ₹8,504.52 Cr and net profit after tax up 18% YoY to ₹2,291.24 Cr, with Q4 net profit at ₹655.80 Cr (up 19% YoY); recommended final dividend of ₹8 per equity share (FV ₹10). Loans portfolio grew 16% to ₹86,433.37 Cr, supported by impairment reversals including ₹103.49 Cr recovery from security receipts in Q4. However, investments declined 18% to ₹2,778.81 Cr, other income was negative at ₹(9.62) Cr in Q4, and net cash from operating activities remained heavily negative at ₹(8,983.55) Cr.

  • ·Audited by Joint Statutory Auditors M/s. CNK & Associates LLP and M/s M. M. Nissim & Co LLP.
  • ·Trading Window opens 48 hours after financial results declaration.
  • ·Board meeting held on April 20, 2026 from 03:00 P.M. to 05:02 P.M. IST.
  • ·Earnings per share (basic) FY26: ₹88.01 (FY25: ₹74.52).
Union Bank of IndiaAnalyst/Investor Meetneutralmateriality 5/10

20-04-2026

Union Bank of India has scheduled a virtual Earnings Call on April 23, 2026, at 12:45 IST to discuss the Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter/year ended March 31, 2026, in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations. Management will be represented by MD & CEO Shri Asheesh Pandey and Executive Directors Shri Nitesh Ranjan, Shri Ramasubramanian S., Shri Sanjay Rudra, and Shri Amresh Prasad. No unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during the call.

  • ·Filing reference: ISD/23/2026-27 dated April 20, 2026.
  • ·Dial-in numbers: India (+91 22 6280 1394, +91 22 7115 8361), USA (1 866 746 2133), UK (08081011573), Singapore (8001012045), Hong Kong (800964448).
  • ·Prior registration required via provided link; bank will refer only to publicly available documents.
PNB Housing Finance LimitedCorporate Actionmixedmateriality 9/10

20-04-2026

PNB Housing Finance Limited reported audited consolidated FY26 financial results with total revenue from operations rising 10.9% YoY to ₹8,504.52 Cr and net profit after tax increasing 18.3% to ₹2,291.24 Cr, driven by 10.9% growth in interest income to ₹8,071.17 Cr and loan book expansion to ₹86,433.37 Cr. However, investments declined 17.8% to ₹2,778.81 Cr, other income was nearly flat at ₹0.52 Cr (down from ₹26.28 Cr), and Q4 other income was negative at ₹(9.62) Cr. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹8 per equity share of face value ₹10.

  • ·Audited by joint statutory auditors M/s. CNK & Associates LLP and M/s M. M. Nissim & Co LLP.
  • ·Total assets grew to ₹93,512.07 Cr from ₹82,520.36 Cr.
  • ·Trading Window opens 48 hours after results declaration.
  • ·Net cash used in operating activities ₹8,983.55 Cr due to loan growth.
  • ·EPS basic FY26: ₹88.01 (FY25: ₹74.52).
PNB Housing Finance LimitedCorporate Actionpositivemateriality 9/10

20-04-2026

PNB Housing Finance Limited's Board approved audited consolidated FY26 financial results, showing total revenue from operations up 10.9% YoY to ₹8,504.52 Cr and net profit up 18.3% YoY to ₹2,291.24 Cr, driven by 15.8% YoY growth in loans AUM to ₹86,433.37 Cr; Q4 FY26 revenue rose 7.9% YoY and 2.9% QoQ to ₹2,181.53 Cr, though other income was negative at ₹(9.62) Cr. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹8 per equity share (FV ₹10). Total assets expanded 13.3% YoY to ₹93,512.07 Cr.

  • ·Audited by Joint Statutory Auditors M/s. CNK & Associates LLP and M/s M. M. Nissim & Co LLP.
  • ·EPS Basic FY26: ₹88.01 (FY25: ₹74.52).
  • ·Trading Window opens 48 hours after financial results declaration.
  • ·Board Meeting: April 20, 2026, 03:00 P.M. to 05:02 P.M. IST.
PNB Housing Finance LimitedAnalyst/Investor Meetmixedmateriality 9/10

20-04-2026

Retail Loan Asset grew 16% YoY to ₹86,946 crore as of March 31, 2026, supported by record Q4 FY26 retail disbursements of ₹9,020 crore (+32% YoY, +45% QoQ) and FY26 disbursements of ₹26,213 crore (+19% YoY), with revival in Corporate segment at ₹335 crore disbursed in Q4. Asset quality strengthened with Gross NPA improving to 0.93% and ROA at 2.66% for FY26; however, spreads narrowed to 2.12% (-10 bps QoQ), yields moderated to 9.47%, and Affordable segment disbursements declined 3% YoY in Q4 despite 61% YoY loan asset growth.

  • ·Network expanded by 35 branches to 393, with 80% focused on Affordable and Emerging Markets.
  • ·Cost of Borrowing improved to 7.35% in Q4 FY26 vs 7.50% in Q3 FY26.
  • ·Capital Adequacy Ratio at 27.26% (Tier I: 26.89%) as of 31-Mar-26.
  • ·Live loan accounts serviced crossed 377,000 as of 31-Mar-26.
AU Small Finance Bank LimitedDebt Securitiesneutralmateriality 3/10

20-04-2026

AU Small Finance Bank Limited has changed the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) for four specific Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) from KFin Technologies Limited to MUFG Intime India Private Limited, effective April 20, 2026. Confirmations were received from NSDL on April 17, 2026, and CDSL on April 20, 2026. The execution of a tripartite agreement between the Bank, KFin, and MUFG is under process and will be intimated in due course.

  • ·NSE Symbol: AUBANK
  • ·Scrip Codes: 540611, 974093, 974094, 974095, 974914, 974963, 975017, 975038 & 976580
  • ·Earlier intimation dated January 20, 2026
  • ·Disclosure under Regulations 7, 30 & 51 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
HDFC Bank LimitedCorporate Governanceneutralmateriality 4/10

20-04-2026

HDFC Bank Limited has issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated April 18, 2026, seeking shareholder approval via remote e-voting for amendments to the Employee Stock Incentive Plan 2022, including an extension of its tenure by 5 years to May 13, 2031, without increasing the number of approved Restricted Stock Units. The e-voting period commences on April 21, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. IST and ends on May 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. IST, with the cut-off date for eligibility being April 17, 2026. The notice complies with SEBI Listing Regulations and other applicable laws.

  • ·e-voting Event Number (EVEN): 139135
  • ·Original plan approval date: May 14, 2022
  • ·Scrutinizer appointed: Mr. B. Narasimhan or Mr. V. V. Chakradeo
PNB Gilts LimitedCorporate Governancemixedmateriality 9/10

20-04-2026

PNB Gilts Limited's Board approved audited financial results for Q4 and FY26 ended March 31, 2026, with total revenue from operations at ₹1,69,876.16 Lacs, up 1.4% YoY driven by 11.7% growth in interest income to ₹1,68,903.34 Lacs. However, profit after tax declined 22% YoY to ₹18,161.55 Lacs and sharply by 83% in Q4 to ₹1,299.17 Lacs due to higher total expenses of ₹1,45,922.08 Lacs (up 6.9% YoY) including net losses on securities. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share of ₹10 (20%), subject to AGM approval, alongside an unmodified auditors' opinion.

  • ·Auditors M/s Raj Har Gopal & Co (FRN: 002074N) and M/s K Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co (FRN: 004610S) issued unmodified opinion on audited results.
  • ·Declaration pursuant to Regulation 33(3)(d) of Listing Regulations confirming unmodified audit report.
  • ·Board meeting held on April 20, 2026, commenced at 12:30 P.M. and concluded at 03:07 P.M.
  • ·Scrip codes: PNBGILTS (NSE), 532366 (BSE).
PNB Gilts LimitedCorporate Actionmixedmateriality 9/10

20-04-2026

PNB Gilts Limited's Board approved audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, with total revenue from operations rising 1.4% YoY to ₹1,69,876.16 Lacs (driven by 11.7% YoY increase in interest income to ₹1,68,903.34 Lacs), but profit before tax declined 22.3% YoY to ₹24,159.74 Lacs and net profit fell 22.1% YoY to ₹18,161.55 Lacs amid higher expenses including net loss on securities. The auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the results. The Board also recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share of ₹10 each (20% of face value), subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

  • ·Auditors’ Report with unmodified opinions issued on April 20, 2026.
  • ·Declaration pursuant to Regulation 33(3)(d) of Listing Regulations submitted.
  • ·Final dividend subject to approval at ensuing Annual General Meeting; to be paid within 30 days of declaration.
  • ·Board meeting commenced at 12:30 P.M. and concluded at 03:07 P.M. on April 20, 2026.
Axis Bank LimitedAnalyst/Investor Meetneutralmateriality 5/10

20-04-2026

Axis Bank Limited announced an earnings call for analysts and investors on April 25, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. IST to discuss the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The call follows the board meeting intimated on April 16, 2026, with dial-in numbers and a pre-registration link provided. No financial metrics or performance details are disclosed in this announcement.

  • ·NSE Symbol: AXISBANK; BSE Scrip Code: 532215
  • ·Universal Dial-In numbers: +91 22 6280 1253 / +91 22 7115 8154
  • ·International Toll Free: Hong Kong 800964448, Singapore 8001012045, UK 08081011573, USA 18667462133
  • ·Pre-registration Link: Diamond Pass Registration (choruscall.in)
  • ·CIN: L65110GJ1993PLC020769

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