Canada's Warren Buffett bets his billions on India. What does he see?Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial will acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore, marking India’s largest cross-border banking d...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Barclays India appoints Bank of America's Sonali Sharma as legal headSonali Sharma has been appointed as managing director and head of legal at Barclays India. She previously served as head of legal and gener...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
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 ...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM 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
RBL Bank taps Emirates NBD network to expand NRI banking, Gulf businessRBL Bank aims to utilize Emirates NBD's global network to expand its corporate and trade finance services. The partnership will enable them...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
World Bank Group mobilizes $36 billion in India for development and job creation over four yearsThe World Bank Group has mobilised a cumulative $36 billion in India across various development sectors. This funding includes $9.6 billion...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.48 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, 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
Cabinet approves Rs 52,878 crore IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax arm in India’s largest financial-sector FDIThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the strategic sale of IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Group arm, Union Minister Ashwini Vaish...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.56 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
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
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
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 25% in one year, according to analystsThanks to the US-Iran conflict, the economy has been dealing with higher oil prices for close to seven months. And if inflation starts to c...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
FM holds talks with global financial leaders in Singapore, pitches for boosting investment in IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held meetings with global financial leaders in Singapore to encourage investments. Discussions included...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
India's services demand outlook positive for Q3FY27, margin concerns persist: RBIIndia's services sector is expected to maintain a positive demand outlook in Q3FY27, although business optimism has moderated compared with...
11 Oct, 2026, 08.48 PM IST