As per the news reports, in a major step towards expanding its global financial footprint, IIHL Mauritius, the promoter of IndusInd Bank Limited, has announced the complete acquisition of Sterling Bank, Bahamas. This move marks another milestone in IIHL’s international growth strategy as it aims to strengthen its presence in the global banking and financial services landscape.
IIHL Mauritius finalised the deal through its wholly owned subsidiary, IIHL (Capital), Mauritius, acquiring the remaining 49% stake in Sterling Bank to take its ownership to 100%. The promoter had earlier secured a 51% stake in September 2022.
With this acquisition, the Bahamian lender will now be renamed IIHL Bank & Trust Limited, reflecting its integration into the IIHL Group’s expanding global network.
In an official release, IIHL stated that the acquisition will allow the group to introduce advanced financial technologies and international market solutions tailored for a global customer base.
Commenting on the development, Ashok P. Hinduja, Chairman of IIHL, Mauritius, said, “This acquisition enables IIHL to expand globally, combining our decades of experience with global best practices. It strengthens our ability to deliver long-term value to our shareholders and customers. Together with our recent acquisitions, this positions us well to achieve our target of a $50 billion global market capitalisation by 2030 in the BFSI sector.”
The Sterling Bank deal is part of a larger strategic consolidation within the IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) group. In recent months, IIHL has completed the 100% acquisition of Reliance Capital Ltd., along with its key subsidiaries and associates in insurance and securities, including Reliance Nippon Life Insurance.
These moves underscore IIHL’s ambition to build a diversified and globally integrated financial ecosystem.
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As of October 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM, IndusInd Bank share price is trading at ₹750.15 per share, reflecting a gain of 1.47% from the previous closing price.
With the full acquisition of Sterling Bank, IIHL Mauritius has reinforced its commitment to becoming a global financial powerhouse. The integration of the Bahamian institution under the IIHL umbrella is expected to accelerate the group’s vision of reaching a $50 billion market capitalisation by 2030, positioning it as a formidable player in the international BFSI sector.
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Published on: Oct 7, 2025, 3:23 PM IST
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