Synopsis:
Societe Generale bought 33.22 lakh RBL Bank Limited shares at Rs 284 each on Oct 8, 2025, totaling Rs 94.36 crore, signaling strong growth interest.
This small-cap bank stock, engaged in providing specialized services in corporate banking, commercial banking, branch banking, retail assets, and treasury & financial markets operations, is in focus after Societe Generale bought a Rs. 94.36 crore worth stake in the company through a bulk deal.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 17,425.11 crores, the share of RBL Bank Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 286.50 per equity share, rising nearly 0.09 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 286.25. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 284.25 per equity share.
What is the news?
On October 8, 2025, Societe Generale bought a large portion of shares in RBL Bank Limited through a recent bulk deal. They purchased 33.22 lakh shares at an average price of Rs 284 each. This transaction totalled Rs 94.36 crore, showing strong interest in RBL Bank’s growth.
Geographical Presence
As of June 2025, RBL Bank Limited operates 562 branches and 415 ATMs across over 600 districts, serving more than 18,000 pincodes, and caters to 15.17 million customers with a vast network.
The bank is supported by 1,474 business correspondent (BC) branches, enhancing financial access in remote areas. This extensive outreach supports its mission of financial inclusion, particularly in underserved and rural areas.
Company Overview
RBL Bank Limited is a Mumbai-headquartered private sector bank and was originally established in 1943 as Ratnakar Bank Limited. The bank serving SMEs and business merchants in Maharashtra before evolving into a nationwide institution.
The bank operates significant retail and wholesale banking businesses, focusing on retail loans, corporate banking, treasury operations, agribusiness financing, and financial inclusion, with a strong emphasis on customer-centric technology and digital solutions.
RBL Bank operates across five core business verticals, such as corporate banking, commercial banking, branch and business banking, retail assets, and treasury and financial markets operations.
Recent quarter results
Coming into financial highlights, RBL Bank Limited’s net interest income has decreased from Rs. 1,700.65 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 1,480.75 crore in Q1 FY26, which is a drop of 12.93 percent. The net profit has also decreased by 38.98 percent from Rs. 351.05 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 214.22 crore in Q1 FY26. RBL Bank Limited’s net interest income and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 10.67 percent and 7.47 percent, respectively, over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 6.04 percent and 4.57 percent, respectively. RBL Bank Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 8.62, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 7.99x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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