Approval to the proposal of M/s Yes Bank Ltd. for increase in the foreign investment limit

Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to the proposal of M/s Yes Bank Ltd. for increase in the foreign investment limit from 41.87% to 74%

Question: Recently the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs granted ex-post facto approval to the proposal of M/s Yes Bank Ltd. for increase in the foreign investment limit to what percent from the existing foreign equity of 41.87%?
(a) 60 Percent
(b) 64 Percent
(c) 74 Percent
(d) 83 percent
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

  • On 25 May 2016 the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs granted ex-post facto approval to the proposal of M/s Yes Bank Ltd. for increase in the foreign investment limit to 74% from the existing foreign equity of 41.87%.
  • This does not have any sub-limits for investment by way of issue of non-equity shares and/or other permissible instruments to eligible non-resident investors.
  • This will result in a Foreign Direct Investment of US $ 1 billion (Rs. 6885 crores approx.) in the country.

Reference:
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