Yes Bank share price jumps over 8% after Japan’s Sumitomo acquires a 20% stake

Yes Bank’s shares surged following Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s agreement to acquire a 20% stake for Rs 13,483 crore. This significant deal, five years after Yes Bank’s rescue, involves SBI and other private banks offloading portions of their holdings. SMBC’s strategic move signals a major expansion in the Indian market, potentially leading to majority control in the future.