Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
Sundaram Mutual Fund decreased its stake in Equitas Small Finance Bank from 1.88% to 1.65%, selling 25.61 lakh shares.
A small finance bank providing comprehensive financial services across microfinance, vehicle finance, housing finance, and SME lending to underserved customers throughout India. Established through the merger of multiple subsidiaries under Equitas Holding Ltd, which began operations in the microfinance sector in 2007 and subsequently diversified into housing and vehicle finance. The bank received its license in September 2016 and operates as a regulated financial institution serving India's retail and small business segments.
Chennai-based AMC founded in 1996 as a joint venture with BNP Paribas, now wholly owned by the Sundaram Finance Group. Manages over Rs 1 lakh crore. Strong brand in South India with equity funds that have delivered consistent long-term track records across market cycles. Sundaram Mid Cap Fund has been a flagship since the early 2000s.