Kotak, Federal Bank in talks to acquire Deutsche Bank’s India retail & wealth portfolios


The Economic Times article, titled “Kotak, Federal Bank in talks to acquire Deutsche Bank’s India retail & wealth portfolios,” reports on ongoing negotiations between Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, and Deutsche Bank for the acquisition of the German lender’s Indian retail and wealth management businesses. Deutsche Bank is reportedly seeking a complete exit from these segments in India, with discussions primarily revolving around valuation and the specifics of the loan portfolios involved in the potential sale. The article was last updated on November 20, 2025, and authored by Joel Rebello and Shilpy Sinha from ET Bureau.

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