Shares of Shriram Finance moved higher on December 15, 2025, rising about 2% following reports that Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is in advanced discussions to invest $3.2 billion, or approximately ₹29,200 crore, to acquire a 20% stake in the company. The development points to a major overseas investment in the Indian financial services firm.
Market Reaction to Reported Talks
During the trading session, Shriram Finance shares climbed close to 2%, touching an intraday high of ₹870.60 before easing to around ₹863.50 by the afternoon. The price movement followed a Bloomberg report indicating that MUFG is considering the purchase of a 20% minority stake for nearly ¥500 billion, equivalent to about $3.2 billion.
Shareholding Position
As of September 30, 2025, promoters and promoter-linked entities collectively held a 25.39% stake in Shriram Finance. Within this, Shriram Capital owned 17.85%, while Shriram Value Services held 7.11%. The remaining 74.61% of the company’s equity was held by public shareholders. If completed, MUFG’s proposed investment would position it as a significant minority shareholder in the company.
Summary
Shriram Finance shares advanced around 2% after reports emerged that MUFG is in late-stage discussions to invest $3.2 billion for a 20% stake. The news drove intraday gains in the stock and highlighted the possibility of a large foreign minority investment, which would make MUFG one of the company’s key non-promoter shareholders.
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