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Fairfax Said to Lead Race for $8 Billion India Bank Stake Sale

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is reportedly leading the race to acquire a majority stake in IDBI Bank Ltd., a potential $8 billion deal that could be the largest foreign investment in India's banking sector.

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is the frontrunner to buy a majority stake in IDBI Bank Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, in what could be the biggest foreign investment in India’s banking sector.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 27, 2026.
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