# @bazaartimes on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-04-05T16:35:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bazaar Times (@bazaartimes) — https://gondola.cc/bazaartimes

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Emirates #NBD has secured green light to move ahead with its planned acquisition of a majority stake in India’s RBL Bank, setting the stage for one of the largest cross-border deals in the country’s #bankingsector.

Emirates NBD has secured green light to move ahead with its planned acquisition of a majority stake in India’s RBL Bank, setting the stage for one of the largest cross-border deals in the country’s banking sector.

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the #Dubai lender to acquire up to 74% of RBL Bank’s share capital, with a requirement to maintain at least a 51% stake. Voting rights, however, will be capped at 26%, aligning with India’s banking regulations.

The approval, valid for one year, clears a key hurdle in a transaction that will reshape ownership structures in India’s private banking space.
The deal stands out for its scale and structure. It marks the first time a profitable mid-sized Indian private bank is set to come under majority ownership of a foreign lender, reflecting a shift in regulatory comfort toward strategic global capital.

#EmiratesNBD had announced plans to invest about $3 billion to acquire a controlling stake through a fresh share issue, with the capital flowing directly into RBL Bank to strengthen its balance sheet and support expansion.

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dubai, emiratesnbd, nbd, bankingsector

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