RBI reviewing shareholding norms for banks, says chief Malhotra
MUMBAI, May 23 (Reuters) – The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is examining shareholding norms and licensing rules for banks as part of a broader review, Governor Sanjay Malhotra told the Times of India in an interview, less than a month after Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui signed a deal to acquire 20% in Yes Bank. While India permits 74% foreign direct investment in private banks, it restricts a single financial entity from holding more than 15% unless a regulatory exemption is granted. The rules also require a bank promoter – a large shareholder with management control – to reduce shareholding