Yes Bank stake sale: CCI clears SMBC plan for up to 24.99% holding, Japanese lender set to become top shareholder

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) proposal to acquire up to 24.99 per cent stake in Yes Bank, paving the way for the Japanese lender to become the private sector bank’s single-largest shareholder.SMBC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), is among the leading foreign banks…

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Rupee near record lows: Will exporters gain competitiveness or lose on rising import costs? All you need to know

The Indian rupee traded near record lows against the US dollar on Tuesday, slipping to 88.15 after closing at an all-time low of 88.18 a day earlier. The depreciation has provided exporters with better price competitiveness but raised concerns for import-heavy sectors.Exporters said the fall in the rupee presents a mixed picture. “On one hand,…

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