Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Kotak, Federal Bank Eye Deutsche Bank's India Retail Exit
Two Indian banks, Kotak Mahindra and Federal Bank, are trying to buy Deutsche Bank's retail and wealth management businesses in India.
This includes loans and investments worth around $335 million.
Deutsche Bank wants to sell these businesses to focus on other parts of its business and make more money.
If one of the Indian banks buys these businesses, it might close some of Deutsche Bank's branches in India.
Kotak Mahindra Bank and Federal Bank are bidding for Deutsche Bank's India retail and wealth management businesses
The sale includes personal loans, mortgages, and wealth management assets worth ₹25,000 crore
Deutsche Bank's Indian retail unit earned ₹2,455 crore in revenue in FY2025
Both bidders are evaluating the portfolio and negotiating terms
The deal could lead to the closure of Deutsche Bank's 17 Indian branches
- Who
- Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank, Deutsche Bank
- What
- Bidding for Deutsche Bank's India retail and wealth management businesses
- When
- Ongoing negotiations
- Where
- India
- Why
- To boost profitability and focus on core businesses
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Federal Bank
Portfolio Evaluation
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Ongoing
Federal Bank
Ongoing
- Assets Under Management
- ₹25,000 crore
- Revenue Earned (FY2025)
- ₹2,455 crore
- Number of Branches (Deutsche Bank)
- 17