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Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy Deutsche Bank’s India wealth and retail business

Kotak Mahindra Bank to buy Deutsche Bank’s India wealth and retail business

03 Jul 2026, 13:29 PM

The deal is expected to be completed by September 2027, pending regulatory clearance from the Competition Commission of India.

Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them

Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them

31 Oct 2025, 14:37 PM

A new wave of global capital is flowing into Indian banks. Deals led by DBS, Emirates NBD, and SMBC signal a shift in how foreign lenders are choosing to participate in the country's financial system.

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