ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund decreased its stake in Equitas Small Finance Bank from 1.46% to 1.27%, selling 2,160,554 shares. The shares were valued at ₹75.00 apiece.
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.
India's second-largest AMC by AUM with over Rs 9 lakh crore managed across 80+ schemes. Joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential plc. CIO S. Naren is one of India's most recognised value investors, known for contrarian macro calls and rotating across market caps well ahead of consensus. ICICI Pru's quarterly portfolio disclosures are among the most closely watched in the industry.