IDBI Bank Ltd. has approved the sale of its 21.14% equity stake in the Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation Limited (PIPDIC). This decision aligns with the bank's strategic objective to divest non-core assets and enhance capital efficiency. The divestment is expected to streamline IDBI Bank's investment portfolio, allowing it to focus more on core banking operations. PIPDIC, established to promote industrial growth in Puducherry, has been instrumental in attracting investments to the region. The sale process is anticipated to be completed following regulatory approvals and fulfillment of statutory requirements.
Source: IDBI Bank Preliminary Information Memorandum