IDBI Bank stake sale cancelled due to low bids
after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- of their stake
- 60.72%
- financial bids
- 6 Feb 2023
- in IDBI Bank
- 94.71%
The strategic sale of IDBI Bank has been cancelled as bids fell short of the reserve price set by the inter-ministerial group. The government and LIC aimed to sell 60.72% of their stake but received lower financial bids on 6 Feb 2023. This outcome may impact market sentiment around public sector banks.
• Bids were submitted by Fairfax and Emirates NBD.
• Government and LIC currently hold 94.71% in IDBI Bank.
Not investment advice. For informational purposes only.