While the current valuation of IDBI Bank is pricing in the improvements in operating metrics and profitability, there can be further upside, driven by the potential sale of bank
The cash outgo will go towards acquiring the government holding as well as buying an additional 26 percent stake in HPCL via an open offer.
Government shareholding in the bank was 65 percent at the end of September 30. Last year, the government allowed public sector banks to bring down its stake to 52 percent so as to meet capital requirement.
M Narendra, Chairman of Indian Overseas Bank, in an interview with CNBC-TV18’s Udayan Mukherjee and Mitali Mukherjee, spoke about the recent happenings in his company and the road ahead.