RBI Approves Aga Khan Fund to Acquire 60.58 Lakh Equity Shares in DCB Bank
RBI approval for a promoter to acquire a substantial number of shares is a critical development for a bank, impacting its capital structure, promoter commitment, and regulatory compliance, signifying a positive step forward for fundraising efforts.
The RBI approval for a significant share acquisition by a promoter (AKFED) clears a major regulatory hurdle for the bank's proposed preferential issue, indicating confidence and potential capital strengthening.
* DCB Bank Limited announced on September 29, 2025, that it has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development S.A. (AKFED) to acquire up to 60,58,394 (60.58 lakh) equity shares of the Bank. * AKFED is one of the promoters of DCB Bank. * This approval relates to a proposed preferential issue of equity shares, each with a face value of ₹10. * The shares acquired by AKFED will be subject to a lock-in period of five years from the date of acquisition and cannot be encumbered. * The RBI approval, dated September 29, 2025, is valid for one year and is contingent upon compliance with relevant provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, Master Direction and Guidelines on Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights in Banking Companies, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, and SEBI regulations. * The Bank will now proceed with the allotment of these equity shares to AKFED in accordance with applicable laws.
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