Religare Enterprises divests stake in NBFC arm Religare Finvest, housing finance unit

Religare Enterprises said Thursday it will sell its entire stake in NBFC arm Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL) along with RFL's housing finance subsidiary RHDFC to TCG group for an undisclosed amount. REL has entered into a binding term sheet with TCG Advisory Services (TCG) for sale of its entire stake in its NBFC arm, RFL along with RFL's housing finance subsidiary Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation (RHDFC), Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) said in a release.

The company said this is a significant development for the Religare group, which not only enhances value for its shareholders, with improved focus on other businesses but also strengthens RFL and RHDFC businesses by aiding the implementation of the ongoing debt resolution process in RFL. It will also provide the necessary support to boost the future growth of the businesses, it said.

RHDFC Managing Director Sanjay Palve, who is also the chief executive officer of RFL, said through this transaction, the group will be able to capitalise both RFL and RHDFC in a high-potential small and medium enterprises and the affordable housing sector. Shares of Religare Enterprises traded 9.99 per cent higher at Rs 42.95 apiece on the BSE.