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SMBC confirms it won’t exceed 24.2% stake in Yes Bank, avoiding mandatory offer but raising doubts about future involvement.
Yes Bank shares fell 4.58% after Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) confirmed it has no plans to increase its stake beyond 24.2%, below the 25% threshold that would trigger a mandatory open offer.
The announcement, made by SMBC’s Rajeev Kannan, eased concerns over a potential majority takeover but raised investor skepticism about future strategic involvement.
SMBC, which acquired a 20% stake for $1.6 billion in May 2025, received RBI approval in August to hold up to 24.99%.
The bank is focused on supporting Yes Bank’s governance and improvement plans without taking an executive role.
Yes Bank is set to release its Q2 FY26 results on October 18.
SMBC confirma que no superará el 24,2% de la participación en Yes Bank, evitando la oferta obligatoria pero levantando dudas sobre la participación futura.