PFC gets Presidential approval for merger with REC Limited

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AI summary

PFC has received approval from the President of India for its proposed merger with REC Limited. The Ministry of Power conveyed this approval via a letter dated June 10, 2026. This follows PFC Board decision on May 16, 2026 to refer the merger proposal for Presidential approval. Both PFC and REC are government-owned power sector NBFCs. The merger now awaits further regulatory steps including likely NCLT clearance and a share swap ratio announcement.

Likely market impact

Positive for shareholders as merger moves closer to completion, likely creating a larger combined power sector lender. Share swap ratio and NCLT approval still pending.