India to give Canada's Fairfax two years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal: Sources

Fairfax Financial may receive two years to consolidate its Indian bank holdings. This consolidation is necessary for its acquisition of a majority stake in IDBI Bank. The government and Life Insurance Corporation are finalizing this significant transaction. Fairfax currently holds a substantial stake in the smaller lender CSB Bank. The Canadian investor will either sell its CSB stake or merge it with IDBI Bank.