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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...
Fairfax's IDBI buy: Biggest-ever banking M&A deal in India had no investment bankersFairfax Financial Holdings’ $5.6 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank is significant not just for being the biggest fore...
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...
Fairfax gets 15 years to reduce stake in IDBI Bank to 26%Fairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank and reduce its ownership over 15 years. The Reserve Bank of India has a...
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...
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 ...
Nilesh Shah on PSU privatisation: How Hindustan Zinc offers a lesson for IDBI BankKotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah cited Hindustan Zinc as an example of how strategic divestment combined with a retained minority stake can create l...
A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposureThe sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The ...
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...
Fairfax offers plan to resolve IDBI-CSB ownership overlappingA merger of the two lenders is emerging as the most likely option, potentially allowing the Canadian investor to consolidate its banking in...
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...
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...
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 ...
Can Rs 6.6 lakh crore in potential PSU divestments bring FPIs back to Indian markets? Axis Capital explainsAxis Capital says faster government divestments could expand India’s investable equity pool, ease valuation pressures and limit foreign out...
Advent, Temasek in talks for Fairfax stake in IIFL FinAdvent International and Temasek Holdings are reportedly in talks to acquire Fairfax Financial's stake. Fairfax is looking to exit IIFL Fin...
IDBI Bank stake sale may not be completed by MarchDepartment of Investment and Public Asset Monetisation (DIPAM) secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the transaction is “on course” but there a...
India invites bids for asset valuer for IDBI BankThe Indian government has initiated the process of selling a majority stake in IDBI Bank by inviting bids for an asset valuer. The chosen v...
India to extend deadline for bidders to show interest for IDBI Bank stake, source saysThis comes after the Indian government said it will allow a consortium of foreign funds and investment firms to own more than 51% in IDBI B...
Sumitomo Mitsui, global bank among investors making queries on IDBI stakeIDBI Bank's sale process kicked off when a preliminary information memorandum was issued by the finance ministry on October 7. The governme...
IDBI bank, a test case for privatisationThe government and LIC will vote with the new buyer if it intends to - or is required to - amalgamate IDBI Bank with itself. This should al...