Malawian billionaire Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB stake tops $2 billion
Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB Capital tops $2 billion, driven by soaring shares and the bank’s growth across Southern Africa.
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Hitesh Anadkat’s stake in FMB Capital tops $2 billion, driven by soaring shares and the bank’s growth across Southern Africa.
Malawian billionaire Hitesh Anadkat’s FMB stake climbs to $1.22 billion amid regional banking growth.
Hitesh Anadkat becomes Malawi’s second billionaire as his FMB Capital stake surpasses $1 billion.
FMB Capital’s $1.9 billion valuation boosts Hitesh Anadkat’s stake to $900 million, reinforcing his lead as Malawi’s richest individual.
Hitesh Anadkat holds a 45.32-percent stake in the Mauritius-headquartered financial group, equivalent to 1.11 billion shares.
FMB Capital’s stock dips 30%, slashing Hitesh Anadkat’s stake by $274 million. Yet, investors stay confident in the regional banking powerhouse.
The continued slide in the company’s share price on the Malawi Stock Exchange has dragged down his holdings significantly.
A recent dip in FMB Capital’s share price on the Malawi Stock Exchange has shaved $183 million off Hitesh Anadkat’s investment.
Anadkat’s rising wealth is closely tied to the performance of FMB Capital, a Mauritius-based investment firm with a strong presence across Africa.
Anadkat has a significant 35.51-percent stake in the Port Louis-based company.
The increase can be linked to gains in the group’s shares on the Malawi Stock Exchange.