RBL Bank Open Offer Closes With Zero Shares Tendered; Emirates NBD Holds 60%
RBL Bank's open offer by Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) closed with zero shares tendered. Emirates NBD secured a 60% stake through a preferential allotment of 929,134,820 equity shares at ₹280 per share, amounting to ₹26,015.77 crore, raising paid-up capital from ₹619.42 crore to ₹1,548.56 crore. The acquisition complied with SEBI Takeover Regulations, with J.P. Morgan India acting as offer manager.

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RBL Bank Limited has disclosed that the open offer initiated by Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) concluded with zero shares tendered by public shareholders. The offer, which opened on June 1, 2026, and closed on June 12, 2026, sought to acquire up to 415,586,443 equity shares representing 26% of the expanded voting share capital at a price of ₹282.38 per share. Despite the offer remaining unsubscribed, Emirates NBD has acquired control over the bank through a preferential allotment of 929,134,820 equity shares at ₹280 per share, increasing its stake to 60%.
Transaction Outcome
The preferential allotment, completed on June 18, 2026, amounted to a total consideration of ₹26,015.77 crore. This transaction increased the bank's paid-up equity share capital from ₹619.42 crore to ₹1,548.56 crore. Following the allotment, Emirates NBD holds 60% of the total paid-up share capital, while public shareholding stands at 40%. The open offer price of ₹282.38 included an offer price of ₹280 and applicable interest of ₹2.38 per share, but no shares were accepted during the offer period.
The key parameters of the transaction are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Acquirer: | Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) |
| Shares Allotted (Preferential): | 929,134,820 Equity Shares |
| Allotment Price: | ₹280 per Equity Share |
| Total Consideration: | ₹26,015.77 crore |
| Post-allotment Shareholding: | 60% |
| Public Shareholding: | 40% |
| Open Offer Shares Tendered: | Nil |
| Open Offer Price: | ₹282.38 per Equity Share |
Governance and Compliance
The acquisition was conducted in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. J.P. Morgan India Private Limited acted as the manager to the offer. The post-offer advertisement was published in Financial Express, Jansatta, and Tarun Bharat on June 19, 2026. The bank's board has also approved the appointment of five nominees of Emirates NBD as (Additional) Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, subject to shareholder approval.
Historical Stock Returns for RBL Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.85% | +1.27% | +11.98% | +23.32% | +60.01% | +79.70% |
How will Emirates NBD's 60% majority stake influence RBL Bank's strategic direction and credit policies?
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