Fairfax India Holdings Corporation has launched an open offer to acquire an additional 26 percent stake in IIFL Capital Services. The move follows a 2000 crore rupee investment that raised its holding to 38.47 percent.
The offer is priced at 350 rupees per share and targets approximately 10 crore equity shares. This step allows Fairfax India to expand its position in the financial services firm in a structured manner through the open offer process.
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Among 68 high-priced stocks trading above Rs 5,000 on the BSE, FY26 has brought more declines than gains amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The top six laggards fell 25-40%, while top gainers surged 40-130%. Institutional holdings vary across these stocks.
Fairfax-backed IIFL Finance is set to raise between $500 million and $750 million through external commercial borrowings and dollar bonds this March. The initiative seeks to diversify its funding sources and fuel business expansion. Discussions are ongoing with existing investors and banks in Singapore and Taiwan.
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Domestic institutional investors raised their holdings in several large-cap Indian companies during the March 2026 quarter. Buying focused on financial, technology, telecom and industrial names even as share prices fell sharply.
Foreign institutional investors have sold Indian shares worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore so far in 2026, marking their third straight month as net sellers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's equity portfolio in Indian stocks has gained 7% so far in FY26, increasing from Rs 3,774 crore in March to Rs 3,910 crore as of March 20, 2026. Holdings span 26 companies as of the December 2025 quarter, with six stocks surging up to 110% while most others declined. Three new additions were made in that quarter: Strides Pharma, Indigo Paints, and Tenneco Clean Air.
Consumer electronics retailer Sathya Agencies Ltd has filed preliminary papers with India's markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering worth Rs 600 crore. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 300 crore and an equal amount as an offer for sale by promoters. Proceeds from the fresh issue will fund debt repayment, a subsidiary acquisition and general corporate purposes.
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US billionaire David Blitzer has joined the race to acquire a majority stake in Indian Premier League teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Rajasthan Royals, valuing RCB at $1.8 billion. The move intensifies competition from figures like Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer and Indian tycoons such as Adar Poonawalla. Final bids are due by mid-March ahead of the 2026 IPL season.