RBL Bank Approves ₹26,015 Crore Preferential Issue to Emirates NBD, Appoints New Directors
RBL Bank approved a preferential issue of 92.91 crore equity shares to Emirates NBD for ₹26,015.77 crore at ₹280 per share. The Board appointed five new directors nominated by Emirates NBD, effective June 18, 2026. Mr. Gopal Jain and Ms. Veena Mankar resigned as directors.
The substantial capital infusion of over ₹26,000 crore will significantly impact the bank's financial health, lending capacity, and overall market standing. The board changes also indicate a strategic shift and alignment with the new investor.
The preferential issue of ₹26,015.77 crore from a reputable investor like Emirates NBD is a significant capital infusion, strengthening the bank's financial position. The appointment of new directors also indicates a strategic partnership.
RBL Bank Limited announced on June 18, 2026, the outcome of its Board of Directors meeting. The Board approved the allotment of 92,91,34,820 equity shares at a price of ₹280 per share, aggregating to ₹26,015.77 crore, to Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) via a preferential issue on a private placement basis. This allotment increases the bank's paid-up equity share capital to ₹1,548.56 crore from ₹619.42 crore.
Following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board also approved the appointment of Mr. Shayne Keith Nelson, Mr. Patrick John Sullivan, Mr. Neeraj Makin, Mr. Manoj Chawla, and Mr. Marwan Mahmood Hadi as (Additional) Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, representing Emirates NBD. These appointments are effective from June 18, 2026, and are subject to shareholder approval.
Additionally, the Board noted the resignation of Mr. Gopal Jain and Ms. Veena Mankar as Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, effective from the conclusion of the board meeting held on June 18, 2026. The resignations are to facilitate board reorganization and due to other professional commitments.
The Board meeting commenced at 9:35 am and concluded at 10:45 am on June 18, 2026. The information has been hosted on the bank's website.
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