Synopsis: Bandhan Bank’s promoter is exploring a stake sale or IPO to provide exit options for long-term investors like IFC and GIC while aligning with RBI promoter shareholding regulations.
This Private Sector Bank Stock, engaged in providing comprehensive banking services including deposits, loans, microfinance, insurance, and digital solutions to retail, MSME, and corporate customers across India, crashed 12.22 percent after the company’s promoter explores stake sale or IPO to provide exits for long-term investors.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 25,839.98 crores, the share of Bandhan Bank Limited has reached an intraday low of Rs. 154.15 per equity share, down nearly 12.22 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 175.60. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 160.40 per equity share.
Reason Behind the Fall
Bandhan Bank Limited fell 12.22 percent after reports that its promoter, Bandhan Financial Services, is exploring options such as a stake sale or an IPO to provide exits for long-term investors. The stock is making it one of the top losers on the BSE Midcap index.
According to a report by The Economic Times, Bandhan Financial Services has appointed global investment banker Jefferies to explore possible options. These include selling shares to private equity investors or launching an IPO. The plan is aimed at providing an exit route for long-term institutional investors such as the International Finance Corporation and GIC. Currently, promoter group entities hold about 39.74 percent stake in the bank.
The move is also expected to help the promoter group comply with regulatory requirements regarding promoter shareholding in banks. Discussions regarding the plan were reportedly held at a board meeting of Bandhan Financial Services.
In a separate development earlier this year, the Reserve Bank of India approved a proposal by SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to 9.99 percent stake in Bandhan Bank. This step could further change the bank’s ownership structure in the future.
Banking Network and Customer Reach
Bandhan Bank Limited has built a strong nationwide presence with an extensive banking network and large customer base. The bank operates 1,831 branches across 35 states and Union Territories, supported by 4,536 banking units including head office centers and 438 ATMs. With a customer base of around 32.5 million, Bandhan Bank continues to expand its outreach and strengthen financial inclusion across India.
Company Overview
Bandhan Bank Limited is an Indian private sector bank headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It evolved from a microfinance institution into a full-service commercial bank in 2015, focusing on financial inclusion for unbanked and underbanked populations. The bank combines microfinance roots with retail and small business banking across India.
Recent Quarter Results
Coming into financial highlights, Bandhan Bank Limited’s Net Interest Income has decreased from Rs. 2,688.3 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 2,688.3 crore in Q3 FY26, which is a drop of 5.02 percent. The net profit has also decreased by 51.79 percent from Rs. 205.59 crore in Q3 FY25 to Rs. 426.49 crore in Q3 FY26. Bandhan Bank Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 9.65 percent and 179.46 percent, respectively, over the last three years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 7.82 percent and 11.9 percent, respectively. Bandhan Bank Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 6.25, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 6.76x.
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