India is now biggest country exposure for Fairfax, we have zero bets on AI: Prem WatsaCanadian billionaire Prem Watsa's bet on IDBI Bank is backed by faith in the Indian economy, he told Mohit Bhalla and Sruthijith KK in a ph...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.16 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
Tatkal NPS now available on BHIM app: How to open NPS account in 3 stepsThe Tatkal National Pension Scheme (NPS) is now available through the BHIM Payments App for eligible bank customers. This feature simplifie...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
The Jio IPO separate queue explained: How RIL investors can double their chances of allotmentReliance Jio plans to launch its IPO with a unique bidding option exclusively for shareholders of Reliance Industries Limited. This special...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
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
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
'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
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdaySensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits after the previous session’s rally, with caution ahead of US inflatio...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.26 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
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
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
D-Street poised for positive start as GIFT Nifty signals gainsBenchmark Nifty encountered a decline of 0.7% on Monday, driven by growing geopolitical tensions. Market analysts foresee a cautious atmosp...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
LIC mints Rs 531 crore in one day as Trent shares rally 13%; insurance behemoth’s stake value nears Rs 4,700 crTrent shares rose sharply after a strong Q2 business update, adding over Rs 17,540 crore to its market capitalisation. The surge lifted the...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST