Archive · 2 Jun 2025
SMBC to Acquire Yes Bank Stake: SBI and Others to Gain
A Japanese bank called SMBC is buying a part of Yes Bank from other banks in India.
SBI, the biggest bank in India, is selling some of its shares and will make a lot of money.
Other banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are also selling some of their shares and will gain money too.
It's like these banks are selling parts of their company to another company, and they get money in return.
This deal will change the ownership of Yes Bank, with a new company now having a big part of it.
SMBC is acquiring a 20% stake in Yes Bank from a consortium.
SBI is selling 13.2% of its stake, expecting a gain of ₹4,760 crore.
HDFC Bank sold 1.9% stake, anticipating a gain of ₹690 crore.
ICICI Bank sold 1.7% stake, projecting a gain of ₹600 crore.
Other lenders like Kotak Mahindra, Axis, IDFC First, Federal, and Bandhan Bank are also selling stakes.
- Who
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and other lenders.
- What
- SMBC is acquiring a stake in Yes Bank from a consortium led by SBI.
- When
- Deal announced on May 12.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Buyer
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
- Stake Purchased
- 20% of Yes Bank
- SBI Stake Sold
- 13.2%
- SBI Gain
- ₹4,760 crore
- HDFC Bank Gain
- ₹690 crore
- ICICI Bank Gain
- ₹600 crore