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Exit of Fairfax India Capital's $90 million investment; examining its performance.

Investment firm Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, based in Toronto, established for investing in India through private equity-style methods.

Exit of Fairfax's India fund worth $90 million; evaluating its performance
Exit of Fairfax's India fund worth $90 million; evaluating its performance

Exit of Fairfax India Capital's $90 million investment; examining its performance.

Fairfax India Holdings Corporation Seeks Capital Infusions and Expands Portfolio

In a series of recent developments, Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, a Toronto-listed corporation, has been actively seeking capital infusions for its various investments in India. The corporation, known for its diverse portfolio and significant presence in the Indian market, has invested over $3 billion into assets across sectors such as BFSI, infrastructure, commodities, engineering, and logistics.

One of the latest moves by Fairfax India Holdings Corporation involves the acquisition of a majority stake in an unnamed Indian aluminium products maker. This investment adds to the corporation's string of public and privately held assets in India. However, the financial details of this acquisition remain undisclosed.

Meanwhile, CSB Bank, a bank backed by Fairfax, has announced its intention to seek funds from an offshore investor. The identity of this investor remains undisclosed at this time.

In another development, the operator of Bangalore International Airport, controlled by Fairfax, has reported a loss. The reasons for these losses have not been disclosed. It is worth noting that the new owner holding more than 10% of Bengaluru International Airport is the GVK Group.

Interestingly, Fairfax India Holdings Corporation has also announced plans to purchase an additional 10% stake in Bangalore International Airport. This move comes after the corporation's decision to sell some of its investments in India.

Another investor has exited from one of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation's portfolio firms in India. Despite this exit, the corporation has made a top-up investment in another portfolio firm, demonstrating its commitment to the Indian market.

Despite the losses reported by the Bangalore International Airport operator, Fairfax India Holdings Corporation's investments in India remain diverse and cover various sectors. This history of making private equity styled deals in India, coupled with its substantial presence, positions the corporation well for continued growth in the Indian market.

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