Approval granted by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited for acquiring aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in the Bank
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The South Indian Bank has disclosed that RBI has granted approval to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited to acquire aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in the bank. The approval was conveyed via RBI letter dated May 6, 2026. The acquisition is subject to compliance with the Banking Regulation Act 1949, RBI Directions 2025, FEMA regulations, and SEBI regulations. The 9.99% ceiling falls just under the 10% threshold that would typically trigger additional regulatory requirements. This filing represents an update to South Indian Bank's shareholders about a third party gaining approval to increase its potential stake.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is positioning itself close to a 10% stake in South Indian Bank without triggering mandatory open offer rules. Existing shareholders should note that this represents significant institutional interest in the bank, though it stops short of a full-scale acquisition offer. The stock may see increased trading activity around this news.