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Expansion● Neutral for HSBC
HSBC targets affluent Indian clients, intensifying competition with local banks
The brief
- HSBC is stepping up its India push to drive growth among affluent clients
- The move puts it in more direct competition with ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra
- More competition for affluent customers puts ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra in focus
HSBC's return to Indian stockbroking
HSBC plans to re-enter India’s stockbroking market after 13 years, aiming to launch within months and target high-net-worth individuals amid an IPO boom. A later report described a broader push to attract affluent clients and fuel growth.
Monday, 28 September
- HSBC targets affluent Indian clients, intensifying competition with local banks