Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
HDFC Mutual Fund increased its stake in Equitas Small Finance Bank from 8.66% to 8.76%, acquiring 13,62,643 shares. This stake is valued at ₹10.22 Cr at a share price of ₹75.00.
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.
One of India's oldest and most trusted AMCs with over Rs 7.5 lakh crore in AUM. Founded in 1999 as a joint venture between HDFC Bank and Standard Life. MD and CEO Navneet Munot, formerly CIO of SBI MF, has reinforced the quality and compounding philosophy across equity schemes. HDFC Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund are among the largest actively managed equity schemes in India.