13-Oct-2026 08:16:52
BANDHAN BANK: ABU DHABI'S IHC & OTHER INVESTORS EYE STAKE IN PROMOTER ENTITY ; REPORTS
• Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) is among investors in early-stage discussions to acquire a stake in Bandhan Financial Services Ltd (BFSL). • BFSL holds approximately 37.5% stake in Bandhan Bank. • Existing investors GIC and IFC jointly hold around 30.3% stake in BFSL and are reportedly looking to exit. • Bandhan Bank founder Chandra Shekhar Ghosh is working with Jefferies to identify strategic investors for a potential 25–32% stake sale in BFSL. • Other potential investors are also evaluating the transaction. • Discussions remain preliminary; no binding agreement or final transaction has been announced. • Impact: Potentially Positive — Entry of a large strategic investor could strengthen investor confidence and provide long-term ownership stability. However, the transaction would involve the promoter holding company, not necessarily a direct capital infusion into Bandhan Bank.
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