Kotak Mahindra leads bid for IDBI Bank stake sale
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- in IDBI Bank
- 45.48% stake
- cap
- ₹1 lakh crore
Kotak Mahindra Bank is reportedly the frontrunner to acquire the government's 45.48% stake in IDBI Bank, with Fairfax and Oaktree Capital also in contention. The government aims to finalize the sale by FY 2026. Given IDBI Bank's market cap of over ₹1 lakh crore, a part-cash, part-equity deal may be considered to facilitate the acquisition. 📈
This move could significantly impact the banking sector, as the sale of such a substantial stake may alter market dynamics.
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