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Fairfax Financial Buys MW Eat, Owner of Veeraswamy, to Drive Global Expansion

Veeraswamy remains open under legal protection pending a 2026 court hearing over its lease.

Overview

  • Affiliates of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial acquired MW Eat in a private deal with financial terms undisclosed.
  • Founders Namita Panjabi, Ranjit Mathrani and Camellia Panjabi will stay involved to manage the handover with the new owner.
  • Fairfax signaled significant new investment to scale the group internationally and test additional restaurant formats.
  • The Crown Estate declined to renew Veeraswamy’s lease at Victory House, with the restaurant trading until a hearing expected in spring or early summer 2026.
  • Fairfax cites hospitality know-how via Recipe Restaurant Group and a track record of India-related investments as foundations for MW Eat’s growth.