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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Plans Real Estate Lending and Forex Expansion in India
Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, will begin lending to real estate firms in India and expand its foreign exchange derivatives business there. The move follows its $4.4 billion stake purchase in Shriram Finance, bringing total investments in India to $7 billion.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will start lending to real estate firms in India and expand its foreign exchange derivatives business in the country's low-tax hub. Shashank Joshi, MUFG India's deputy chief executive officer, outlined the plans in an interview.
4 billion stake purchase in Shriram Finance this month. This brings the bank's total investment in India to about $7 billion. The push targets India's real estate market, where demand for office space has climbed to record levels.
Property financing marks a strategic move into an industry benefiting from urbanization, with developers like Lodha Developers and Adani Group active in the sector. Luxury housing is booming, while home sales remain muted. , Nvidia and Amazon are stepping up operations in India.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group seeks to deepen its presence in the world's fastest-growing major economy through these initiatives. The bank's team will focus on real estate lending and foreign exchange derivatives expansion. Residential buildings in New Delhi highlight the market's appeal to global investors.
