Kochi | November 1, 2025
Global investment giant Blackstone is set to acquire nearly 9.99% stake in Federal Bank through a preferential allotment worth approximately ₹6,200 crore (US $705 million).
The move marks one of the biggest private-equity investments in India’s mid-tier banking sector this year. Analysts believe this partnership could accelerate Federal Bank’s expansion and digital transformation plans.
Experts also view this as a sign of growing global investor confidence in India’s financial ecosystem amid the government’s continued push for banking reforms.
Image: Federal Bank headquarters in Aluva, Kerala (Source: Reuters)
