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Kotak Mahindra Bank to sell 70% of its general insurance arm to Zurich Insurance for ₹5,560 crore. RBI and CCI approvals have been obtained. The deal, announced in November 2023, involves phased acquisition over three years.
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval for the sale of a 70% stake in its general insurance subsidiary to Zurich Insurance Company. This transaction is a significant step in Zurich's expansion strategy in India, initially announced in November 2023.
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In November 2023, Zurich Insurance Company revealed plans to acquire a 51% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance through a combination of capital infusion and share purchase. This would be followed by an additional 19% acquisition within three years, totalling ₹5,560 crore.
Kotak Mahindra Bank confirmed in a regulatory filing that all required approvals for the transaction have been obtained. The RBI's approval, conveyed on June 4, 2024, marks the completion of the regulatory process. Earlier this month, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) also approved Zurich Insurance's acquisition of a 70% stake in the insurance subsidiary.
Kotak Mahindra General Insurance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd, a leading multi-line insurer operating in over 200 countries and territories. This acquisition will strengthen Zurich's presence in the Indian insurance market, leveraging its global expertise.
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With the approvals from RBI and CCI, the transaction between Kotak Mahindra Bank and Zurich Insurance is set to proceed. The phased acquisition will see Zurich Insurance gradually take a majority stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance, potentially boosting its operational and financial performance.
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