CCI Greenlights Major Stake Acquisition Deals in Banking and Healthcare

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved two significant acquisition deals. Emirates NBD Bank's proposal to acquire a controlling stake in RBL Bank has been greenlit, involving an investment of USD 3 billion. Additionally, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd is set to increase its stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd to over 99%.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-01-2026 19:57 IST | Created: 20-01-2026 19:57 IST
CCI Greenlights Major Stake Acquisition Deals in Banking and Healthcare
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given the go-ahead to Emirates NBD Bank for acquiring a majority stake in RBL Bank, a landmark decision in the banking sector. Emirates NBD will invest around USD 3 billion, conditional on various regulatory approvals.

In another approval, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd will increase its equity stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd to 99.42%, signaling a strategic consolidation in the healthcare sector.

These deals are significant not only for their financial implications but also for their potential to reshape competitive dynamics in their respective industries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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