HDFC Bank’s merger with parent creates a ‘lucrative’ arbitrage trade in India

Indian equity mutual fund managers have been buying up shares of HDFC ahead of the lender’s planned merger with parent firm Housing Development Finance. By purchasing HDFC shares and selling HDFC Bank shares, the funds have been able to acquire a discount on the merged entity when the deal closes.

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