HSBC, Europe’s largest lender by assets, reported an 11% increase in pre-tax profit in its Indian operations to $1.68 billion for the last calendar year, driven by growth in both wholesale and retail banking. The bank, recently approved to expand in India, aims to leverage new local opportunities.
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September 22, 2026