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Bank Of Baroda, Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank Share Swap Ratio Approved

India’s Bank of Baroda (BoB) approved the swap ratio for the planned merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with itself, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday (02).

The board of directors of the BoB approved the swap ratio for the amalgamation. Accordingly, Vijaya Bank shareholders will get 402 shares of BoB for 1,000 shares held of Vijaya Bank. Dena Bank shareholders will obtain 110 shares of BoB for every 1,000 shares.


A grievance redressal committee headed by Mumbai High Court retired judge Kode, has been set up to address the grievances of minority shareholders, BoB said.

Last year, the Indian government announced the merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with the BoB. The merged entity will be the third-largest bank after State Bank of India and HDFC Bank in India.

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Entry-level professional roles in sectors such as law, accountancy and administration are thought to be most vulnerable to AI disruption.

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AI set to displace workers similar to the Industrial Revolution, warns Bank of England governor

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  • UK unemployment rises to 5.1 per cent with 85,000 more young people jobless in three months.
  • Entry-level roles in law, accountancy and administration most at risk from AI adoption.
  • Bank chief says AI could drive next phase of UK economic growth despite job displacement concerns.

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence will likely displace workers from their jobs in a manner similar to the Industrial Revolution, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Bailey stressed the urgent need for the UK to establish proper "training, education, and skills" to help workers transition into AI-enabled roles.

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