Significant International Transactions in India's Financial Sector This Year

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Reuters

Updated: Oct 24 2025

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Source: Reuters

Significant Increase in M&A Activity: India's financial sector has experienced a surge in mergers and acquisitions, totaling $8 billion from January to September 2025, marking a 127% increase compared to the same period last year.
Major Foreign Investments: Notable transactions include Emirates NBD acquiring a 60% stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation purchasing a 20% stake in Yes Bank for $1.6 billion.
Private Equity Involvement: Blackstone is set to invest $705 million for a 9.9% stake in Federal Bank, while Warburg Pincus and ADIA are investing $877 million in IDFC FIRST Bank, indicating strong interest from private equity firms.
Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions: The Bajaj Group repurchased a 26% stake in its insurance ventures from Allianz for $2.8 billion, while Allianz has partnered with Jio Financial Services for new insurance businesses.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.