The SBI-MUFG Bank alliance will support Japanese corporates expanding in India as well as Indian enterprises
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The agreement aims to facilitate cross-border capital flows, create new synergistic financing opportunities and support sustainable economic growth across two of Asia’s largest economies, SBI said in a statement.
The alliance will support Japanese corporates expanding in India as well as Indian enterprises pursuing international growth, including entry into Japan and other global markets.
Under the agreement, SBI and MUFG will explore collaboration in structuring and financing projects with a specific focus on sectors such as M&A, aviation and real estate finance to support Indian and global clients.
The banks will also cooperate on M&A advisory, trade finance and retail banking solutions, facilitating Japanese corporate linked potential inbound and outbound transactions.
Both banks will also help facilitate the introduction of Indian mid-corporates and micro, small and medium enterprises to Japanese corporate clients, identifying financing opportunities that deepen transaction-level collaboration.
SBI said priotising Japanese investment into India across infrastructure, manufacturing and emerging sectors, alongside the growing global ambitions of Indian corporates, underscores the need for coordinated financial platforms capable of supporting long-term capital formation.
Takuya Senoo, Regional Executive for India & Sri Lanka, MUFG Bank, Ltd, said: “Through our partnership with SBI, MUFG aims to provide integrated cross-border solutions that support both inbound investment into India and outbound expansion by Indian corporates.”
Kishore Kumar Poludasu, Deputy Managing Director, International Banking Group, State Bank of India, said: “As trade and investment flows between India and Japan continue to expand, our collaboration with MUFG enhances our ability to provide comprehensive financing and advisory solutions to clients operating across both jurisdictions. We view this as a natural progression of our existing working relationship and a platform for deeper engagement across priority sectors.”
Published on March 11, 2026