Bank of Maharashtra promoter holds 73.60% stake, no encumbrance in FY26
Bank of Maharashtra filed a compliance declaration stating its promoter, the President of India, held 73.60% equity shares as of March 31, 2026. The bank confirmed no encumbrance was made by the promoter or persons acting in concert during FY 2025-26.

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Bank of Maharashtra has submitted a compliance filing to the BSE Ltd. and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. regarding its promoter shareholding status. The declaration was made in accordance with Regulation 31(4) and 31(5) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
The filing confirms that the promoter of the bank, the President of India, held a significant majority stake in the entity. As of the financial year ending March 31, 2026, the promoter's shareholding stood at 73.60% of the total equity shares.
Declaration on Encumbrance
The bank, on behalf of its promoter, provided a specific declaration concerning the status of these shares during the financial year 2025-26. It stated that the promoter, along with persons acting in concert (PAC), has not made any encumbrance, directly or indirectly, on the shares held during this period.
The disclosure was formally communicated by Vishal Sethia, the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of Bank of Maharashtra. The correspondence was addressed to the Vice Presidents of both BSE Ltd. and NSE Ltd. to update their records.
Key Shareholding Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Promoter Name | President of India |
| Shareholding as on 31st March, 2026 | 73.60% |
| Encumbrance during FY 2025-26 | None |
| Regulation | SEBI SAST Regulations, 2011 (Reg 31(4) & 31(5)) |
Could the Indian government consider divesting a portion of its 73.60% stake in Bank of Maharashtra as part of its broader public sector bank privatization agenda?
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