Bandhan Bank Shares Rise 1.08% Amid YES Bank Stake Sale to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Mumbai, 18 September 2025: Share price of Bandhan Bank Ltd (NSE: BANDHANBNK, BSE: 541153) edged higher by 1.08% to ₹166.06 in afternoon trade on Thursday, following the lender’s strategic divestment in YES Bank Ltd, signalling a reshaping of its investment portfolio.

Bandhan Bank Share Price Climbs ₹1.78 After Strategic Stake Reduction in YES Bank

Bandhan Bank opened at ₹165.35, reaching an intraday high of ₹168.88 and a low of ₹165.17 by 1:13 pm IST. The bank’s market capitalisation stands at ₹26,750 crore, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.02 and a dividend yield of 0.90%. Its 52-week range continues to show strong volatility, between ₹128.16 (low, Feb 18, 2025) and ₹215.44 (high, Sep 23, 2024).

The stock’s intraday trading suggests sustained investor attention, with buying interest surpassing sell orders, reflecting confidence in Bandhan Bank’s strategic allocation decisions.

YES Bank Stake Sale to Sumitomo Mitsui Triggers Portfolio Realignment

On September 17, 2025, Bandhan Bank sold 15.39 crore equity shares of YES Bank at ₹21.50 per share to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, reducing its stake from 0.70% to 0.21%. This divestment represents a calculated move to rebalance exposure to other growth opportunities while realising liquidity from its minority holding in YES Bank.

The reduction in stake has acted as a trigger for the bank’s share price movement today, underlining how strategic equity divestments can influence short-term market dynamics and trading momentum.

Financial Metrics Highlight Consistent Performance Amid Portfolio Adjustments

Bandhan Bank’s share performance this year reflects a blend of steady earnings growth and strategic portfolio reshuffles. The bank’s quarterly dividend of ₹0.37 per share highlights continued shareholder returns, while its P/E ratio of 13.02 and dividend yield of 0.90% suggest measured valuation relative to historical trading ranges. The intraday price range and recent surge indicate active market participation as the bank adjusts its investment holdings.

Bandhan Bank’s divestment in YES Bank underscores a trend of strategic stake realignment among Indian lenders, reflecting portfolio management practices aimed at optimising liquidity and balancing exposures. Observing such transactions can provide insight into corporate capital allocation strategies and market response to portfolio adjustments.

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