SBI Mutual Fund has increased its stake in private sector lender Bandhan Bank, taking its stake beyond the 5 per cent limit after additional purchase of shares from the open market, PTI reported.In a regulatory filing, Bandhan Bank said the final holding of SBI Mutual Fund through its various schemes till the close of business on May 20, 2026 stood at 8,12,46,734 shares.This holding represents 5.0432 per cent of the paid-up share capital of the bank.According to the filing, SBI Mutual Fund bought an additional 16,98,478 shares through the open market on May 20. The purchase price was not disclosed.Shares of Bandhan Bank had closed at Rs 192.2 on BSE on May 20. The stock was trading 1.39 per cent higher at Rs 193.80 per share on Friday.
