Target Entity: Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited

Type of Deal: Minority investment through equity share subscription

Stake/Capacity: Subscription to 57,50,800 Equity Shares of face value ₹10 each

  • Pre-acquisition holding: 7,500 shares
  • Post-acquisition holding: 57,58,300 shares

Deal Value: ₹5,75,08,000 (Rupees Five Crores Seventy-Five Lakhs Eight Thousand only)

Funding Source: Cash consideration from internal resources

Financial Impact:

  • Expected benefits include potential investment appreciation and dividend income
  • Strengthens existing banking relationship with Saraswat Bank
  • Part of company's broader investment and treasury management strategy
  • No immediate financial impact on revenue or margins disclosed

Timeline: Expected completion within four months from board approval date (May 29, 2026)

Strategic Rationale:

  • Strengthen existing banking relationship with Saraswat Bank from which company regularly avails various banking and credit facilities
  • Part of company's broader investment and treasury management strategy
  • Expected to provide long-term benefits through investment appreciation, dividend income, and improved banking engagement

Approval Status: Board-approved on May 29, 2026 (meeting held from 7:30 PM to 9:05 PM)

Reference Regulation: SEBI Listing Regulations, Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III

Target Entity Background:

  • Incorporated: September 14, 1918
  • Business: Scheduled Bank providing complete suite of banking and financial services including retail banking, wholesale banking and treasury operations
  • Regulatory Framework: Governed by Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and Multistate Co-operative Societies Act, 2002
  • Financial Performance:
  • Total Income FY25: ₹5,064.53 Crores
  • Total Income FY24: ₹4,443.17 Crores
  • Total Income FY23: ₹3,967.44 Crores
  • Total Networth FY25: ₹5,484.91 Crores
  • Capital Structure:
  • Total Authorized Share Capital: 100,00,00,000 Shares of ₹10 each
  • Total Subscribed Capital: 32,01,75,196 Shares of ₹10 each
  • Preference Share Capital: 61,59,400 Preference Shares of ₹10 each

Additional Details:

  • Not a related party transaction
  • Promoter/promoter group/group companies have no interest in the transaction
  • No governmental or regulatory approvals required
  • Investment made at face value of ₹10 per share