IDBI Bank, the public sector lender has decided to raise Rs 555 crore through preferential issue of equity capital to the Government. It is also planning to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore via the qualified institutional placement route. The bank is yet to take the approval from shareholders and other statutory/regulatory approvals for both the capital raising programmes, which will shore up its core capital.
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