With respect to the news article appearing on moneycontrol.com on February 3, 2026 with the headline "Axis Bank said to be in the lead to buy out CreditAccess Grameen" (https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/axis-bank-said-to-be-in-the-lead-to-buy-out-creditaccess-grameen-13805239.html), Axis Bank Limited (BSE:532215) would like to categorically state that the Bank evaluates various strategic opportunities in the ordinary course, for growth and expansion of its business. There is no material event/information that requires disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Bank will make appropriate disclosures in compliance with applicable laws, as and when required.