Synopsis: MUFG Bank acquires a 20% stake in Shriram Finance for Rs. 39,618 crore, marking India’s largest cross-border financial deal to boost lending capacity and global reach.
MUFG Bank is now a part of Shriram Finance. The Japanese bank has invested Rs. 39,618 crore in Shriram Finance. This means MUFG Bank now owns 20% of Shriram Finance. The bank bought over 47 crore shares at Rs. 840.93 each. This deal is a thing for Shriram Finance. The company has a network of 3,225 branches and 9.7 million customers.
For Shriram Finance, this massive capital infusion arrives exactly when its core borrowers, small transporters and MSME owners are seeing a surge in credit demand. Beyond the immediate liquidity, the deal provides Shriram with access to MUFG’s global funding channels.
MUFG Bank now has a say in Shriram Finance. The company has over Rs. 2.91 lakh crore in assets. MUFG Bank is betting on entrepreneurs. Shriram Finance will now be stronger. Can compete with private banks.
On April 8 2026 at 2:41 PM Shriram Finance shares were trading at Rs. 1,022.60 on the NSE. This is a jump of 9.88% after the board approved the MUFG stake sale. The stock opened at Rs. 990.75. It reached a high of Rs. 1,035.45. This shows that big investors are very interested in Shriram Finance.
There was a lot of activity in the market. Over 171.21 lakh shares were traded, worth Rs. 1,742.29 crore. The stock has done well with a 13.06% return over the past week. This is much better than the Nifty 50. The total market value of Shriram Finance is now Rs. 1,91,580.99 crore. The stock is close to its 52-week high of Rs. 1,108.00. Investors are happy about the deal with MUFG Bank.
Company Overview
Shriram Finance is a part of the Shriram Group. The company has been around since 1979. Is a leader in retail credit. Shriram Finance has a network with over 77,700 employees. The company gives loans for vehicles, MSMEs, gold and personal credit.
The deal with MUFG Bank is a thing for Shriram Finance. MUFG Bank is a 360-year- global bank with operations in over 40 countries. This partnership is a chapter for Shriram Finance. The company is now backed by a bank and will grow even more. This deal shows that Shriram Finance’s lending model is good and will be a focus for international financial markets.
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