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Core Insights - Fairfax India Holdings Corporation reported net earnings of $278.1 million in Q2 2025, an increase from $254.1 million in Q2 2024, translating to $2.06 net earnings per diluted share compared to $1.88 in the previous year [1][8] - The company's book value per share rose by 10.4% to $21.43 as of June 30, 2025, from $19.41 at March 31, 2025, primarily driven by unrealized gains on publicly listed investments [1][5] Financial Health - As of June 30, 2025, Fairfax India held cash and marketable securities totaling $107.0 million, with an additional $79.2 million available under its revolving credit facility [2] - The weighted average common shares outstanding were 134.8 million in Q2 2025, slightly down from 135.2 million in Q2 2024 [2] Investment Performance - The net change in unrealized gains on investments was $330.9 million, mainly due to increases in the fair values of publicly listed investments, including IIFL Capital ($129.2 million) and IIFL Finance ($110.2 million) [5] - The company continued its share buyback program, purchasing 28,758 subordinate voting shares at a net cost of $0.4 million during Q2 2025 [5] Balance Sheet Overview - Total assets as of June 30, 2025, were $3.873 billion, up from $3.631 billion at the end of 2024 [6] - Total liabilities increased to $853.9 million from $673.5 million at the end of 2024, while common shareholders' equity rose to $2.888 billion [6] Earnings Summary - Total income for Q2 2025 was $330.9 million, compared to $290.8 million in Q2 2024, with net realized gains on investments significantly lower at $83,000 compared to $101.4 million in the previous year [7][8] - The company reported comprehensive income of $271.7 million for Q2 2025, slightly up from $253.5 million in Q2 2024 [9]

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