Private sector lender Yes Bank on Saturday said that Japanese Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) nod to acquire 24.99 per cent stake ...
Japan’s Sumitomo gets RBI nod for 24.99% stake in Yes Bank
The purchase is valued at approximately $1.6 billion and likely to become the biggest foreign investment in an Indian bank till date.
SMBC receives RBI approval to acquire up to 24.99% stake in YES Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation approved to acquire up to 24.99% of YES Bank, becoming largest shareholder.
RBI Greenlights Japan’s SMBC Buying Nearly 25% Stake in Yes Bank
The approval, conveyed through a letter dated August 22, will remain valid for one year. Notably, the central bank clarified that SMBC will not be categorised as a promoter after the investment ...
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