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 has soared to $1.4 billion as the banking group’s shares rally 320 percent in 2025, driving renewed investor confidence.
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’s FMB Capital stake rises to $738.85 million as shares rally 15% in four days, adding $96 million to his fortune.
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.
This strategic move aims to align employee interests with shareholders and comply with the Banking Institutions Act of 2023.