Malawi’s richest man Hitesh Anadkat loses $171 million from FMB Capital stake
Malawi’s richest man Hitesh Anadkat sees a $171 million drop in his FMB Capital stake as the bank’s shares retreat on the Malawi Stock Exchange.
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Malawi’s richest man Hitesh Anadkat sees a $171 million drop in his FMB Capital stake as the bank’s shares retreat on the Malawi Stock Exchange.
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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 and Mpinganjira account for $1.66 billion of the total combined wealth of Malawi’s 15 richest individuals.
Anadkat’s rising wealth is closely tied to the performance of FMB Capital, a Mauritius-based investment firm with a strong presence across Africa.
Since the start of 2025, Anadkat’s 45.32 percent stake, which consists of 1,114,195,155 shares, has grown by $54.26 million.
This latest surge builds on the strong performance of his stake in 2023, when it increased by MWK178.2 billion ($105.88 million).
The funding aims to advance Letshego’s mission of delivering inclusive financial solutions across Botswana.