Business

Cabinet clear over Rs 9,000 crore capital infusion in IDBI Bank

The Union Cabinet has cleared recapitalisation of IDBI Bank with one-time infusion of funds by both the government and the LIC.

migrator

New Delhi

The government on Tuesday approved over Rs 9,000 crore capital infusion in IDBI Bank with a view to increasing the lender's capital base.

The Union Cabinet has cleared recapitalisation of IDBI Bank with one-time infusion of funds by both the government and the LIC, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters here.

Out of Rs 9,000 crore, the government will provide Rs 4,557 crore as one-time re-capitalisation to IDBI Bank, he said.

Besides, he said, LIC will infuse Rs 4,700 crore.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP chief Nitin Nabin file nominations for Rajya Sabha

Congress names AICC secretary Christopher Tilak as Rajya Sabha candidate from TN

Don’t try to get a ‘six pack’, actor Bharath advises youth

Coimbatore exports hit as Iran tensions disrupt shipping routes

DT Next Explains | Madras Eye cases rise in Chennai: What you need to know