Axis Bank, Max Financial shares in focus after clarification on Swamy’s allegation
Both the companies have refuted Subramanian Swamy’s allegation, saying that they obtained all necessary regulatory approvals for the Axis Bank-Max Life deal.
Both the companies have refuted Subramanian Swamy’s allegation, saying that they obtained all necessary regulatory approvals for the Axis Bank-Max Life deal.
Swamy has alleged that the Axis Bank-Max Life deal violated the mandatory directions of the IRDAI.
The share price of the life insurance company gained as much as 6.3% to touch a new 52-week high of ₹937.50 in early trade today.
After the proposed transaction, Max Financial Services, which is the holding company of Max Life, will have an 80.98% stake in the insurance firm.
The revision in agreement comes after IRDAI asked the entities to revise their pact to buy Max Financial’s balance stake at “fair market value” to comply with its norms.
Max Financial Services will acquire the additional stake in Max Life Insurance at ₹85 per share, taking total shareholding to 87%.
In 2021 Axis Bank-Max Life deal, IRDAI says Max Life facilitated transactions of transfer of its shares between parties in violation of its rules, which allowed Axis entities to make “undue profits”.
Axis Bank, Max Financial Services and its insurance arm Max Life are exploring an exclusive arrangement for a strategic long-term partnership to unlock value for stakeholders.