RBL Bank Limited has informed the Exchange regarding intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
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RBL Bank has received RBI approval (letter dated August 5, 2025) to acquire shareholding in Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (USFBL). This is not a direct purchase — it arises from the proposed amalgamation of Utkarsh Coreinvest Limited (UCL) with USFBL. RBL Bank currently holds 8.64% in UCL (as of March 31, 2025), and based on the share exchange ratio in the amalgamation, its resulting shareholding in USFBL will exceed the 5% threshold, which triggered the need for RBI approval. The approval is conditional on RBL Bank's aggregate holding in USFBL remaining below 10% of paid-up share capital or voting rights at all times. RBL must also comply with the Banking Regulation Act, RBI's January 2023 Master Direction on bank shareholdings, FEMA, and SEBI regulations.
This is essentially a procedural green light for RBL Bank's passive, indirect shareholding in USFBL flowing from the UCL-USFBL merger, not a new strategic investment. Short-term impact on RBL Bank's stock is likely limited; the key constraint is the 10% cap, which means RBL cannot increase its USFBL stake beyond that limit.