Archive · 14 Aug 2025
SMBC-Backed Fund Invests in Shivalik Small Finance Bank
A fund backed by SMBC invested money in Shivalik Small Finance Bank, making them a part-owner.
This investment is worth about Rs 60 crore and values the entire bank at Rs 1,200 crore.
Other investors also added money, totaling Rs 100 crore.
The bank plans to use the money to grow its business and improve its technology for customers, especially small businesses and people in rural areas.
The bank's leaders are also thinking about buying other small companies to help them expand faster.
This is the third time the bank has raised money to grow.
SMBC Asia Rising Fund invested $7 million for a 4.99% stake in Shivalik Small Finance Bank.
The investment values the bank at approximately Rs 1,200 crore.
Existing investors contributed an additional Rs 40 crore.
The fresh capital will be used for growth and to strengthen the bank's technology.
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is considering acquisitions to accelerate expansion.
- Who
- SMBC Asia Rising Fund, Shivalik Small Finance Bank, and existing investors.
- What
- SMBC Asia Rising Fund invested in Shivalik Small Finance Bank.
- When
- The recent investment round.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fuel growth, strengthen technology, and potentially expand through acquisitions.
- Investor
- SMBC Asia Rising Fund
- Investment Amount
- $7 million (approx. Rs 60 crore)
- Stake Acquired
- 4.99%
- Bank Valuation
- Rs 1,200 crore
- Total Equity Raised
- Rs 100 crore
- Capital Adequacy Ratio (Projected)
- 24%