Economy

India May Grant Fairfax Two Years to Consolidate IDBI Bank Holdings

Reuters1h
THE BRIEF
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The Indian government is reportedly considering a two-year window for Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings to consolidate its stake in IDBI Bank following its recent acquisition.

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Fairfax's investment, valued at approximately ₹53,000 crore, represents one of the largest foreign capital inflows into an Indian lender in recent years.

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The consolidation plan is expected to involve either the sale of Fairfax's existing stake in CSB Bank or a potential merger, pending regulatory approval from the RBI.