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IDBI Bank employees strike against Fairfax acquisition

Indian lender's staff launched a two-day nationwide walkout to oppose the planned privatization sale.

newest coverage 11d agosummary written 11d ago13 pieces Google NewsMastodonNewswires

What to know

  • IDBI Bank employees launched a two-day nationwide strike on November 2, 2026 opposing privatization.
  • The strike targets the planned sale of the public sector lender to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
  • Striking workers are demanding the Indian federal government cancel the acquisition deal.

IDBI Bank Ltd. Indian public sector bank subject to acquisitionFairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Proposed acquirer

How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articlesposts

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    “IDBI Bank Ltd. employees started a two-day nationwide strike on Monday to protest against the planned privatization of the lender, calling on the federal government to scrap the sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.”
    — Bloomberg Markets · source

    1. 4 outlets first by CNBC TV18, 11d ago · also Bloomberg Markets, Bloomberg, MSN · read ↗