Yes Bank Share Price Jumps 3% as CCI Clears SMBC's $1.6 Billion Stake Purchase

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Yes Bank's share price surged 3.5% to an intra-day high of Rs 20.25 on the National Stock Exchange after the Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of a stake by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. SMBC will purchase shares through a secondary stake purchase from the State Bank of India and seven other shareholders, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. This marks India's largest cross-border merger and acquisition deal, valued at $1.6 billion. The acquisition has been approved by the CCI, paving the way for SMBC to purchase a significant stake in Yes Bank.

Key Takeaways:

  • The acquisition of a 20% stake in Yes Bank by SMBC has been approved by the Competition Commission of India, marking India's largest cross-border merger and acquisition deal valued at $1.6 billion.
  • SMBC will purchase shares through a secondary stake purchase from the State Bank of India and seven other shareholders, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
  • Yes Bank's share price has risen 8% in the last five trading sessions, with a 7.7% return in the past one month and 25% in the last six months.
  • Rama Subramaniam Gandhi has been re-appointed as the Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank, subject to RBI approval, with remuneration as approved by the RBI.
  • Yes Bank's share price has fallen 14% in the past one year.
  • The acquisition has been approved by the CCI, paving the way for SMBC to purchase a significant stake in Yes Bank.

Statistics:

  • Yes Bank's share price rose 3.5% to an intra-day high of Rs 20.25 on the National Stock Exchange.
  • SMBC will purchase a 20% stake in Yes Bank, valued at $1.6 billion.
  • Yes Bank's share price has risen 8% in the last five trading sessions.
  • Yes Bank's share price has delivered a 7.7% return in the past one month and 25% in the last six months.
  • Yes Bank's share price has fallen 14% in the past one year.

Sources:

  • "Yes Bank stock rally: Why share price jumped 3% - Forbes Advisor" (2025)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., "Yes Bank share price jumps 3% after CCI clears SMBC's $1.6 billion stake buy; explore top reasons for the stock rally" (2025)
  • Contify.com, "Yes Bank's share price jumps 3% after CCI clears SMBC's $1.6 billion stake buy; explore top reasons for the stock rally" (2025)