RBI Approves RBL Bank's Indirect Shareholding in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Post-Amalgamation
The approval is for an indirect acquisition of shares due to an amalgamation, which is significant for compliance and defines RBL Bank's stake, but it is not a direct major acquisition or new investment.
The Reserve Bank of India's approval to acquire shareholding in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited post-amalgamation allows RBL Bank to proceed with its indirect stake, which is a favorable regulatory outcome.
* RBL Bank Limited received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 5, 2025. * This approval allows RBL Bank to acquire an aggregate holding in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (USFBL) solely due to the amalgamation of Utkarsh Coreinvest Limited (UCL) with USFBL. * As of March 31, 2025, RBL Bank holds 8.64% shares in UCL. * Following the amalgamation and based on the share exchange ratio, RBL Bank's shareholding in USFBL will exceed 5% of its paid-up Equity Share Capital. * The RBI's approval is subject to RBL Bank ensuring its aggregate holding in USFBL remains below 10% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights at all times, along with compliance with relevant banking regulations.
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