Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is set to completely exit its investment in RBL Bank by selling its entire 3.45% stake through a block deal valued at ₹682 crore, according to reports from CNBC-TV18.
The floor price for the deal has been set at ₹317 per share, reflecting a discount of around 2.1% to RBL Bank’s current market price. This transaction will mark the automaker’s complete exit from the private lender, just over a year after it first invested in the company.
Strong Returns in a Short Span
M&M had initially invested ₹417 crore in July 2023, acquiring shares at ₹197 per share. With the current sale price of ₹317, the company is set to make a 64% return on its investment — a strong gain in a relatively short period.
This profitable exit highlights M&M’s strategic approach to managing its portfolio, focusing on short-term financial opportunities without long-term commitments to the banking sector.
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No Further Investment Plans
The company’s decision not to expand its stake was already indicated earlier. In August 2023, just a month after the initial investment, M&M’s Managing Director and CEO, Anish Shah, had clarified the company’s stance on RBL Bank.
“There is no intention of going further at this point. But it helps us understand the sector a lot better to enhance the value of a business that is nearly a ₹40,000 crore market capitalisation,” Shah said at the time.
This statement made it clear that M&M’s investment was primarily strategic — aimed at gaining insight into the banking and financial sector rather than pursuing a controlling or long-term financial interest.
A Swift and Profitable Exit
With this deal, Mahindra & Mahindra joins a list of corporates that have made tactical investments in financial institutions and exited with strong returns. The move comes as part of M&M’s broader focus on enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its investment portfolio across sectors.
The sale is expected to conclude through a block deal mechanism on the exchanges, with proceeds adding to M&M’s cash reserves.
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