Axis Bank Increases Stake in Axis Max Life Insurance Company to Boost Life Insurance Position
Axis Bank Limited has announced an additional investment in the equity shares of Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited. The investment aims to strengthen the Bank's presence and overall position within the Life Insurance sector.The investment, made following approval by the Acquisitions, Divestments and Merger Committee of the Bank’s Board of Directors, involves an outlay of up to Rs. 3,80,60,36,780/- (Indian Rupees Three Hundred Eighty Crore Sixty Lakhs Thirty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty only). The acquisition utilizes cash consideration, with the cost determined by the Fair Market Value (FMV) as per the DCF Methodology.
This transaction significantly increases the collective shareholding of Axis Bank Limited and its subsidiaries, namely Axis Securities Limited and Axis Capital Limited (collectively referred to as 'Axis Entities'). The aggregate stake is set to rise from 19.02% to 19.99%.
The acquisition is a continuation of the Bank's existing investment in Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited. The company, which operates in the Life Insurance industry and was incorporated on July 11, 2000, reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 38,877 crore for Fiscal Year 26.
Key details regarding the target entity and the transaction are outlined below:
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Entity | Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited |
| Industry | Life Insurance |
| FY26 Gross Written Premium | Rs. 38,877 crore |
| FY25 Gross Written Premium | Rs. 33,223 crore |
| FY24 Gross Written Premium | Rs. 29,529 crore |
| Pre-acquisition Stake | 19.02% |
| Post-acquisition Stake | 19.99% |
The Board noted that the increase in holding strengthens the Bank's position in the Life Insurance business, and the transaction is considered to be at arm's length.
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