Early Diwali dhamaka: With the IDBI strategic sale to Fairfax, GoI has taken a giant step in the disinvestment pathwayIDBI Bank's sale as part of a disinvestment strategy provides ₹26,000 cr to the government during economic challenges. Government of India ...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
IDBI, poster boy for more privatisationIDBI Bank has been sold to Fairfax, resulting in a significant shift from government control to private ownership. This sale follows a long...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
'INDI alliance parties ruined PSBs': Sitharaman responds to Akhilesh's 'Season End Sale' remarks on IDBI-Fairfax dealFinance Minister Sitharaman criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks about the IDBI Bank's sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings. She accused Yadav...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Canada sees scope for more investments in India after Fairfax-IDBI bank deal, says Minister SidhuCanada's Minister of International Trade has noted the investment potential between Canada and India in infrastructure development. Followi...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Modi govt’s 13 strategic disinvestments in 10 yearsThe Modi government is set to sell a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. This sale will surpass previous disinvestment efforts, ma...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Canada aims to seal India trade pact by year-end amid push to diversify tiesCanada aims to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India by the end of this year. Foreign Minister Anita Anand emp...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
World Bank helps mobilise $36 billion in private capital to support job creation in India since FY22Private capital mobilisation by the World Bank Group has grown nearly five-fold in four years, rising from approximately USD 3 billion in F...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
IDBI Bank-Fairfax deal: Government to retain 15% stake, LIC to hold 19%The government will retain a 15% equity stake in IDBI Bank and Life Insurance Corporation will hold 19%. Both the government and LIC will w...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
IDBI Bank shares rally 13%, market value swells by Rs 11,460 crore amid muted market. What lies ahead?IDBI Bank shares surged nearly 13%, adding over Rs 11,460 crore to its market capitalisation amid progress in the privatisation process. Th...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
The battle of bourses: NSE shook Dalal Street, beat BSE's broker clubThe NSE listed its own shares on the BSE on Thursday, 34 years after its incorporation, marking an ironic milestone for the exchange create...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
NSE may cut IPO size to Rs 25,000 crore from Rs 30,000 croreThe National Stock Exchange is considering reducing its initial public offering size. The proposed share sale could now amount to around ₹2...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
IIFL Finance dismisses reports on Fairfax planning company exit to fund IDBI Bank dealIIFL Finance denied reports of Fairfax exiting the company. These reports suggested a stake sale to fund an IDBI Bank acquisition. Blacksto...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Reliance Industries to tap local bond market after 3 years, lines up Rs 12,500 crore issueReliance Industries takes the forefront as Indian companies turn to domestic bonds for fund-raising. Banks, with their significant surplus ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
IDBI Bank shares crash 11% amid price concerns as Fairfax deal moves closerIDBI Bank shares fell sharply as investors focused on Fairfax Financial Holdings’ reported Rs 81-per-share offer for a 60.72% controlling s...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Fairfax plans IIFL Finance exit to fund IDBI Bank bidFairfax Financial Holdings plans to exit IIFL Finance to fund its IDBI Bank acquisition. The investor will use proceeds to part-fund the pr...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Fairfax to exit IIFL Finance before likely IDBI Bank deal; Blackstone emerges as suitorFairfax Financial Holdings is considering selling its IIFL Finance stake. This move supports its planned acquisition of IDBI Bank Ltd. The ...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India to give Canada's Fairfax two years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal: SourcesFairfax Financial may receive two years to consolidate its Indian bank holdings. This consolidation is necessary for its acquisition of a m...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST