The Economic Times reports that Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank are currently engaged in negotiations to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail and wealth management portfolios in India. This move is part of the German lender’s strategic effort to fully exit these segments of the Indian market. Discussions are primarily centered on the valuation of these portfolios and the specific details of the loan bundles involved in the potential acquisition. The news, authored by Joel Rebello and Shilpy Sinha of ET Bureau, was last updated on November 20, 2025.
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