Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them
31 Oct 2025, 02:37 PMA new wave of global capital is flowing into Indian banks. Deals led by DBS, Emirates NBD, and SMBC signal a shift in how foreign lenders are choosing to participate in the country's financial system.
Arti Singh
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Earlier this month, India’s banking sector witnessed its largest foreign direct investment when Dubai-based Emirates NBD announc
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