RBL Bank announces ₹26,853.28 crore fundraise, amalgamation with Emirates NBD India, and Q2 FY26 results
RBL Bank reported Q2 FY26 results, approved a ₹26,853.28 crore preferential issue to Emirates NBD Bank, amalgamation of Emirates NBD's India branch, and an EGM on November 12, 2025 for approvals.
The announcement involves a massive fundraise that will lead to a change in control and promoter status for the bank, a significant strategic amalgamation, and a substantial increase in authorized capital. These are fundamental changes with long-term strategic and financial implications, warranting a high impact.
Despite a decline in quarterly net profit, the announcement is overwhelmingly positive due to the significant capital infusion of ₹26,853.28 crore, strategic amalgamation with Emirates NBD Bank's India branch, and improved asset quality indicators (NPA ratios). These actions are transformative and position the bank for future growth and stability.
* RBL Bank Limited's Board of Directors, at its meeting on October 18, 2025, approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. * For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the standalone net profit was ₹17.85 crore, compared to ₹22.25 crore for the same quarter last year. For the half year ended September 30, 2025, the standalone net profit was ₹37.89 crore, against ₹59.40 crore in the prior year's corresponding period. * The bank's Gross NPA % improved to 2.32% (from 2.88% in Q2 FY25) and Net NPA % improved to 0.57% (from 0.79% in Q2 FY25). The Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) stood at 14.71% as of September 30, 2025. * The Board approved a fundraise of up to ₹26,853.28 crore from Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C) via a preferential issue of up to 95,90,45,636 fully paid-up equity shares at a price of ₹280 per share. This is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. * Upon completion of the preferential issue, Emirates NBD Bank will acquire control over RBL Bank and be classified as a promoter, triggering an open offer to shareholders. * A scheme of amalgamation of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C)'s India Branch with RBL Bank was approved. RBL Bank will issue 8,70,89,286 equity shares to the investor as consideration. The Appointed Date for this amalgamation is April 1, 2026. * The Board also approved filing applications to cap the aggregate foreign shareholding in the Bank at 24% until the completion of the preferential issue, and then up to 74% (or 49% if the Investment Agreement terminates). * Amendments to the Articles of Association (AOA) were approved to grant board nomination rights to the investor and to reflect other changes. * The authorized share capital of the Bank will be increased from ₹1,000 crore to ₹1,800 crore, requiring an amendment to the Memorandum of Association (MOA). * An Extra-ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of shareholders will be convened on November 12, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (IST) in Kolhapur, to seek approvals for the preferential issue, increase in authorized share capital, proposed amalgamation, foreign ownership cap, and AOA amendments. * The Bank also received prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on October 17, 2025, to acquire shareholding in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (USFB) due to its upcoming rights issue, ensuring RBL Bank's aggregate holding remains below 10% of USFB's paid-up share capital or voting rights.
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