The Ministry of Finance has granted IDFC First Bank a five-year exemption from a key banking regulation, allowing it to hold more than 30% of Niraj Kakad Constructions Private Limited. This exemption, effective until July 7, 2030, was made on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India. It enables the bank to maintain its investment in the construction firm, which might be a strategic holding.
The Ministry of Finance, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has granted a five-year exemption to IDFC First Bank Limited from the provisions of Section 19(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The exemption allows the bank to continue holding more than 30% of the paid-up capital in Niraj Kakad Constructions Private Limited, surpassing the statutory investment limit typically imposed on banking companies.
Published via Notification S.O. 3018(E) dated July 7, 2025, the ex
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FAQ :
IDFC First Bank has received a five-year exemption from the Ministry of Finance regarding shareholding limits in Niraj Kakad Constructions Private Limited.
The exemption relates to Section 19(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, which typically restricts banks from holding more than 30% of the paid-up capital in a company that is not a subsidiary.
The exemption is valid for five years, from July 7, 2025, until July 7, 2030, unless withdrawn earlier.
The exemption was granted by the Ministry of Finance on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
It allows IDFC First Bank to continue holding more than 30% of the paid-up capital in Niraj Kakad Constructions Private Limited.
No, the notification clarifies that the exemption will not affect any actions taken or obligations incurred before its cessation.