as the effective date of the two financial behemoths' merger, the largest in India's corporate history.
IDFC First Bank said its proposed deal would boost the bank's standalone book value by 4.9% as of March 31, 2023 and aims to increase its balance sheet by 20-25% per year in the near to medium term. It added that the proposed merger will unify IDFC FHCL, IDFC Ltd and IDFC First Bank, simplifying their corporate structure and easing regulatory compliance.
The deal is subjected to obtaining approvals from key regulatory bodies including India's central bank and stock exchanges.Reporting by Akriti Sharma and Siddhi Nayak; Editing by Shailesh Kuber and Maju Samuel