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
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...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.43 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
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
Govt evaluating financial bids for IDBI Bank strategic sale: SourcesThe government is evaluating revised financial bids from Fairfax Financial Holdings and Emirates NBD for the proposed sale of a 60.72% stak...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
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...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM 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
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
Govt achieves 78 pc of FY27 divestment, asset monetisation Budget target in Apr-AugThe government has achieved about 78% of its ₹80,000-crore FY27 disinvestment and asset monetisation target within five months. It has rais...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Prem Watsa: How an Indian became Canada's Warren BuffettIndian-Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, hailed as the "Warren Buffett of Canada," has announced his succession plan for Fairfax Financial H...
13 Nov, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
Who is Ben Watsa, the future chairman of Fairfax financial and heir to Prem Watsa’s $100-billion empire?Billionaire Prem Watsa has revealed his son, Ben Watsa, will succeed him as chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings. The news comes from Dav...
13 Nov, 2025, 11.53 AM IST
ET Awards: Fairfax's Prem Watsa wins Global Indian award for corporate excellencePrem Watsa has come a long way since he landed in Canada as a young immigrant in the early 1970s with just $8 in his pocket.
06 Sep, 2017, 02.01 PM IST
Promoters not tendering shares in Prem Watsa-led Fairfax India's offer to buy 26 per cent in IIFL Holdings: Nirmal Jain, chairman"Prem Watsa has been very bullish on India, and he has been one of the most vocal admirers and supporters of the present government. "
14 Jul, 2015, 11.49 AM IST