UCO Bank Sees Massive Block Trade: 26.14 Million Shares Change Hands
UCO Bank experienced a significant block trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The transaction involved 26,138,260 shares at Rs. 29.39 per share, totaling Rs. 76.82 crores. This large-scale trade could potentially impact the stock's price and trading volume in the short term.
19May 25
Former UCO Bank CMD Arrested in ₹6,210 Crore Money Laundering Case
Subodh Kumar Goel, former Chairman and Managing Director of UCO Bank, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged ₹6,210.72 crore money laundering case. Goel is accused of facilitating illegal loans to Concast Steel & Power Ltd and receiving kickbacks. He has been remanded to ED custody until May 21, 2025. The case raises concerns about oversight and governance in public sector banks.
UCO Bank Plans Massive Equity Issuance to Reduce Government Stake
UCO Bank has announced plans to issue up to 270 crore fresh equity shares in FY 2025-26, aiming to reduce the government's stake to 75%. This follows a recent QIP that raised Rs. 2,000 crore and reduced government shareholding to 90.95%. The new issuance, with a face value of Rs. 10 per share, could potentially be valued at Rs. 8,000 crore. The bank reported strong financial results for FY 2024-25, with a 47.80% increase in net profit to Rs. 2,445 crore and improved asset quality. A dividend of Rs. 0.39 per share has been recommended.
28Apr 25
UCO Bank Reports 24% Surge in Q4 Profit, Exceeds Growth Guidance for Deposits and Credit
UCO Bank's Q4 FY2024-25 results show a 24% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹652.00 crore. The bank surpassed its growth projections with deposits growing by 11.56% and credit expanding by 17.72%. Asset quality improved significantly, with GNPA ratio declining to 2.69% and NNPA ratio reducing to 0.50%. The bank announced a dividend of ₹0.39 per equity share and maintained a strong capital adequacy ratio of 18.49%. Robust growth was reported across retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors.
09Apr 25
UCO Bank Revises MCLR and Other Benchmark Rates, Announces Management Changes
UCO Bank has updated its lending rates effective April 10, 2025, with the one-year MCLR set at 9.10%. The bank also appointed Mr. Satya Ranjan Panda as the new Zonal Head of the Guwahati Zone. Additionally, the Government of India announced the amalgamation of Regional Rural Banks in West Bengal, with Paschim Banga Gramin Bank, currently sponsored by UCO Bank, to be merged into the new West Bengal Gramin Bank under Punjab National Bank's sponsorship from May 1, 2025.
UCO Bank Raises ₹2,000 Crore Through QIP, Sets Share Price at ₹34.27
UCO Bank, a public sector lender, has completed its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), raising ₹2,000 crore. The bank allotted 583,600,803 equity shares at ₹34.27 per share, a 4.99% discount to the floor price. This increased the bank's paid-up equity share capital from ₹11,955.96 crore to ₹12,539.56 crore. Key investors included Life Insurance Corporation of India, National Pension System Trust, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, and SBI Life Insurance. The QIP, which ran from March 24-27, 2025, aims to strengthen the bank's capital base and support growth initiatives.
27Mar 25
UCO Bank Closes QIP Issue at ₹34.27 Per Share, Raising Fresh Capital
UCO Bank, a public sector lender, has concluded its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue on March 27, 2025. The bank's Capital Raising Committee approved an issue price of ₹34.27 per equity share, which includes a premium of ₹24.27 over the face value of ₹10. This price represents a 4.99% discount to the floor price of ₹36.07 per share. The QIP aims to strengthen the bank's capital base, potentially enabling expansion of lending activities and meeting regulatory requirements.
UCO Bank Launches ₹2,000 Crore Qualified Institutional Placement at Attractive Discount
UCO Bank, a public sector bank in India, has initiated a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise ₹2,000 crore. The shares are priced at ₹34.27 each, offering a 9.19% discount to the closing price on March 21 and a 5% discount to the QIP floor price. This capital-raising effort aims to strengthen the bank's financial position and support future growth. The attractive pricing is expected to generate strong interest among qualified institutional buyers.
21Mar 25
UCO Bank Launches ₹2,000 Crore QIP at Discounted Price of ₹34.27 per Share
UCO Bank has initiated a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise ₹2,000 crore, setting the issue price at ₹34.27 per share. This price represents a 9.19% discount to the market price and a 5% discount to the SEBI floor price of ₹36.07. The bank has been actively engaging with potential investors, including major institutions like ICICI Prudential Life, LIC, and Kotak MF, through non-deal roadshows from December 2024 to March 2025. The capital raise aims to strengthen UCO Bank's financial position, potentially supporting lending expansion and regulatory compliance.
27Feb 25
UCO Bank's ₹2,000 Crore QIP Likely Pushed to Next Fiscal Year
UCO Bank's planned ₹2,000 crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is facing delays and is unlikely to materialize in the current fiscal year. The bank has postponed its foreign roadshows from February to March or later. The QIP aims to reduce the government's stake by about 3% to comply with SEBI's public shareholding norms. This delay could impact regulatory compliance, capital adequacy, and market perception of the bank.