IDBI Bank employees' forum opposes majority stake sale to Fairfax, seeks parliamentary reviewUnited Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has expressed opposition to the proposed sale of IDBI Bank. Concerns include potential underval...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Target reached, but asset monetisation to continue: DIPAM secretary Arunish Chawla"We have already identified a cluster of 10 national highways, which will provide the underlying capital asset. So, the second public InvIT...
24 Oct, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
"Nothing to fear": Top bureaucrat says IDBI staff, pensioners' service conditions won't change after Fairfax dealThe DIPAM secretary's assurance comes as IDBI Bank employees oppose the government’s divestment plan and have called for a strike across th...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
As IDBI Bank employees call for November 2 and 3 all-India strike, United Forum of Bank Unions extends supportThe United Forum of Bank Unions has rallied behind IDBI employees who are set to strike on November 2 and 3, voicing opposition to the gove...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Government plans to pare stakes in 4 PSU banks to 75%The Union government announced in the 2021-22 budget that, besides IDBI Bank, it would take up two public sector banks and one general insu...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Canadian billionaire and Asian banking titans find ₹1.32 lakh crore worth of interest in IndiaIn recent months, foreign investment in India’s financial sector has grown significantly, resulting in major acquisitions. Fairfax Financia...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
IDBI Bank Q2 net profit slides 39% to 2,205 croreIDBI Bank witnessed a substantial 39% drop in net profit for the September quarter, primarily driven by decreased non-interest earnings. Th...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Finance Ministry clarifies on legislative developments concerning govt's IDBI Bank stakeThe Finance Ministry clarified the legislative developments regarding IDBI Bank's government stake in 2003. An amendment to restrict the di...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Fairfax must merge CSB or exit one bank within 2 years: DIPAM Secy Arunish ChawlaThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Fairfax Financial Holdings' acquisition of a majority stake in IDBI Bank. The next s...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
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, 07.41 PM IST
IDBI Bank shares fall 7% as investors book profit after Fairfax deal gets cabinet nodIDBI Bank shares plunged as investors booked profits after a nearly 13% rally in the previous session following the Cabinet’s approval of F...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Cabinet clears way for Watsa's Fairfax's Rs 52,878 crore deal for 60.72% stake in IDBI BankFairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority stake of 60.72% in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. This acquisition marks a significant mom...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.30 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
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
Centre set to cross Rs 80000 cr disinvestment target for first time since FY19 after IDBI Bank stake saleThe Indian government is expected to surpass its budgeted disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for FY27. A significant contributor will ...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
IDBI Bank strategic restructuring to attract FDI, boost banking sector, says FM SitharamanThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank to attract foreign investments. The government ...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.24 PM IST