Japan’s SMFG to invest $1.6bn in India’s Yes Bank

Japan's SMFG to invest $1.6bn in India's Yes Bank Japan's SMFG to invest $1.6bn in India's Yes Bank

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.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., a subsidi of SMFG, will acquire 20% of Yes Bank’s shares for 134.8 billion rupees ($1.58 billion), making it an equity-method affiliate.