The number of buybacks dropped from seven in FY21 to just one in FY22.
In this exclusive interview with Tamal Bandyopadhyay, Citi Asia Pacific CEO Peter Babej explains why his bank has chosen to sell its retail business in India and what it plans for the future
The rating agency S&P said the acquisition of Citi consumer business will strengthen Axis bank's retail market position and diversify its revenue profile
The affluent credit card segment was seen as a gap in Axis Bank's customer positioning and will fit in the lender's retail portfolio.
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The private lender has acquired Citigroups' Indian consumer banking businesses, including credit cards, retail banking, wealth management and consumer loans in an all cash deal worth Rs 12,325 crore.
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The all-cash deal includes Citi's credit cards, retail banking, wealth management and consumer loan
In all likelihood, he would have worn a broad grin; and asked them to get behind their desks. A confirmed workaholic, Axis Bank's boss is not known to suffer fools gladly
Cheaper-than-expected valuation for the above-average customer franchise is positive; extracting synergies, smooth integration among key challenges
If the customers agree to Axis managing their business, their accounts, credit cards and other business will change over, else the relationship will terminate and they can exit with their deposits
Acquisition of 3 million unique customers of Citibank India to enhance Axis Bank's presence in the key identified growth segments, the Mumbai-headquartered lender said
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The deal will include the transfer of about 3,600 Citi employees to Axis, and Citi expects the release of about $800 mn of allocated tangible common equity after the deal
In April 2021, Citigroup announced its plan to exit from the consumer banking business in India as part of its global strategy
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During this period, Axis Bank acted as a merchant bank for 22 debt issues launched by various companies.