Axis Bank shares jump 2% after ₹1500 crore infusionAxis Bank shares jump 2% after ₹1500 crore infusion

Introduction

Leading private sector bank approves a ₹1,500 crore investment in its consumer lending subsidiary, aiming to strengthen growth capital and expand its non-banking financial services operations in India.

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Share price movement of Axis Bank

On March 18, 2026, Axis Bank Ltd opened at ₹1,235.45, up 0.51% from its previous close of ₹1,229.10. The stock reached a high of ₹1,260.00 (2.50%) and a low of ₹1,225.00. By 4:00 PM, it traded at ₹1,249.54, a 1.68% increase, with a market cap of ₹3,89,325.29 crore.

Axis Bank to Infuse ₹1,500 Crore in Consumer Lending Arm

Axis Bank has approved a ₹1,500 crore investment in its wholly owned subsidiary, Axis Finance Limited, through a rights issue, subject to regulatory approvals.

The bank will execute the infusion in one or more tranches by March 31, 2027, aiming to strengthen growth capital and expand its consumer lending business.

Additionally, the investment enables Axis Bank to enhance Axis Finance’s operations, support lending activities, and reinforce its presence in the non-banking financial sector across India.

Stock performance of Axis Bank for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year

Axis Bank delivered a 1-week return of -0.21%, a 6-month return of 10.3%, and a 1-year return of 19.9%.

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Shareholding Pattern of Axis Bank 

Particulars	Dec 2025	Sep 2025	Jun 2025
Promoter	8.20%	8.20%	8.20%
FII	42.60%	41.90%	43.80%
DII	42.70%	42.90%	41.20%
Public	6.60%	7.10%	6.80%

About Axis Bank

Axis Bank Ltd (NSE: AXISBANK), incorporated in 1993, is a private sector bank with extensive domestic branches and international presence in Dubai, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dhaka, and GIFT City.

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