In April 2020, the board of directors of Federal Bank gave in-principle nod to acquire an additional stake of up to how much per cent in the equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co Ltd (IFLIC) from the IDBI Bank?

In April 2020, the board of directors of Federal Bank gave in-principle nod to acquire an additional stake of up to how much per cent in the equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co Ltd (IFLIC) from the IDBI Bank? Correct Answer 4

  • The board of directors of Federal Bank gave in-principle nod to acquire an additional stake of up to 4% in the equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Co Ltd (IFLIC) from the IDBI Bank.
  • Federal Bank currently holds a 26% stake in the insurance company.
  • The move follows IDBI Bank's plans to sell between 23-27% in the life insurance company.
  • IDBI Bank owns a 48% stake in the company.

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The government has held internal preliminary discussions over a possible infusion of fresh capital in debt-laden IDBI by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) but no decision has been taken on selling its stake in the bank to the insurer, said a senior official. LIC would use that amount to capitalize the bank to maintain its capital adequacy ratio. It would not be a stake sale by government. The government is expected to hold discussions with banking, insurance and market regulators before taking a final call.  Which of the following can be logically deduced from the statement above?