scorecardresearchNCLT approves merger of Exide Life with HDFC Life

NCLT approves merger of Exide Life with HDFC Life

Updated: 17 Sep 2022, 09:12 AM IST
TL;DR.

Earlier this year, HDFC Life had announced acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Exide Life from its parent Exide Industries after issuing over 8.7 crore shares at an issue price of 685 and a cash payout of 726 crore, aggregating to 6,687 crore.

IRDAI proposes to mandate dematerialisation of new insurance policies (iStockphoto)

IRDAI proposes to mandate dematerialisation of new insurance policies (iStockphoto)

(PTI) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Friday approved the merger of Exide Life Insurance with HDFC Life Insurance.

The Scheme of Amalgamation was approved by the Mumbai bench of NCLT, HDFC Life Insurance said in a regulatory filing.

Earlier this year, HDFC Life had announced acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Exide Life from its parent Exide Industries after issuing over 8.7 crore shares at an issue price of 685 and a cash payout of 726 crore, aggregating to 6,687 crore.

Exide Industries now holds 4.1 per cent stake in HDFC Life.

The Scheme of Amalgamation is subject to the final approval of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), it added. 

First Published: 17 Sep 2022, 09:12 AM IST