Economy

Blackstone Weighs Buying Stake in Shadow Lender IIFL Finance

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THE BRIEF
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Global investment firm Blackstone is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of a 20% stake in the Indian shadow lender IIFL Finance.

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The potential deal follows reports that Fairfax plans to exit its current position in IIFL Finance to fund a separate bid for IDBI Bank.

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Market analysts are monitoring the transaction closely as it could signal a major shift in ownership for one of India's prominent non-banking financial companies.