TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced plans Friday to invest in Yes Bank, a major Indian commercial bank, expanding its foothold in a key overseas market seen having growth potential.
Japanese financial group bets on country's commercial banking business

SMFG's investment in Yes Bank will make the Indian lender an equity-method affiliate. Yes Bank has a strong customer base in India's corporate banking market. (Source photos by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced plans Friday to invest in Yes Bank, a major Indian commercial bank, expanding its foothold in a key overseas market seen having growth potential.