The $3 billion investment gives RBL Bank access to global expertise, fresh capital, and expansion opportunities in corporate, retail, and wealth banking segments
The deal is the largest by a Middle Eastern bank in India, and comes months after Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's move to buy up to 25% of Yes Bank
RBL Bank said the Bank is on a growth trajectory and routinely explores opportunities which are aimed at enhancing shareholder value
Experts attribute the trend to country's growth potential, regulatory stance
While India allows 74% foreign investment in private banks, the shareholding of a single foreign institution is limited to 15% by the RBI unless the regulator gives exceptional approval
The development appears positive for RBL Bank, as the entry of a large, well-capitalised global promoter like Emirates NBD could strengthen governance standards and boost investor confidence,
Emirates NBD is expected to buy around 26 per cent stake from institutional investors and then make an open offer for an additional 25 per cent, Mint reported