Foreign banks in India play a significant role in strengthening India’s financial system by promoting international trade, offering specialized banking services, and introducing global best practices in banking operations. These banks operate in India through branches, representative offices, or wholly owned subsidiaries, with their headquarters located outside India.

For aspirants preparing for Banking, SSC, UPSC, Railway, Defence, Insurance, and State PCS exams, knowledge about foreign banks in India — their names, parent countries, and headquarters — is an important part of Banking Awareness and General Knowledge sections. Questions on this topic often appear in both prelims and mains, and knowing this information also helps in interviews and group discussions.

This article provides a state-wise and category-wise list of key foreign banks operating in India (2025), along with their headquarters and parent countries. A downloadable PDF (English & Hindi) is also included to support easy revision and last-minute preparation.

Download the list of Foreign Banks in India 2025 PDF in English

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What Is a Foreign Bank?

“Foreign banks” are the Financial Institutions that serve clients outside of their own country.

• A Foreign Bank branch works as a class of International Bank, subject to compliance with the regulations of both its home country and the country in which it has a physical presence.

• The foreign investors will fully subscribe to the share capital of the foreign countries.

• There are 45 Indian International Banks in India, which have almost 300 branches in the largest cities of India. In 2022, there were 46 Foreign Banks.

• But from 2024, there will be a total of 44 foreign banks in India.

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Foreign Banks In India 2025 And Their Headquarters

Candidates shall check the Foreign Banks and their headquarters in the table given below.

List of Indian Banks And Headquarters

History of Banking in India

Top 10 Foreign Banks In India

Here we have provided India's top 10 foreign banks in detail.

• • 1. HSBC

    2. Standard Chartered Bank

    3. DBS Bank

    4. Barclays Bank

    5. Deutsche Bank (DB)

    6. Bank of America (BofA)

    7. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK)

    8. Citibank

    9. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    10. BNP Paribas

Largest Foreign Banks In India

Here we have given the list of India's largest foreign banks. Aspirants can check the largest foreign banks and their complete information here. It will be very helpful to maximize your scores in the General Awareness section of the bank exams.

About Regional Rural Banks in India

Standard Chartered Bank

• Standard Chartered Bank is one of India's largest foreign banks.

• It is headquartered in London, England. Standard Chartered Bank is a British multinational banking and financial services firm.

• It has around 100 branches across India, and it provides many banking services to Indian clients in harmony with the regulations set forth by the Reserve Bank of India.

Bank of America

• Bank of America is an International Financial Services Company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

• It is one of the top International Banks in India.

• The bank holds up international transactions between India and America. 

Citi Bank

• Citi Bank is a multinational American bank headquartered in New York, United States.

• Citi Bank started its operations in 1902 in Kolkata, India.

• Citibank is one of the leading foreign banks that offers various banking services in India. Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the Indian headquarters for the city bank. 

DBS Bank

• Singapore is the headquarters of DBS Bank.

• DBS is the abbreviation of the Development Bank of Singapore.

• It is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation.

• The DBS bank was first opened in 1994 in India, and its Indian headquarters are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• DBS has 12 branches in India. 

HSBC India

• HSBC India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

• HSBC India is headquartered in London, England, UK.

• It is the second biggest bank in Europe.

• HSBC India has 50 branches across India, and Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the Indian Headquarters of HSBC India. 

Deutsche Bank

• Frankfurt, Germany, is the headquarters of Deutsche Bank.

• It is a German international bank and financial services company.

• Deutsche Bank was founded in 1870.

• It is a major international investment bank with a powerful and profit-making private client franchise.

Payment Bank of India 

FAQs

Q. Why should I study foreign banks in India for competitive exams?

Foreign banks are part of the Banking Awareness and General Knowledge sections in Banking, SSC, UPSC, Railway, Insurance, and State PCS exams. Knowing them helps you tackle questions on international banking, trade, and financial systems.

Q. Does the PDF cover both the names and headquarters of foreign banks?

Yes! The PDF provides a comprehensive list of foreign banks, their headquarters location, and parent countries — all in an easy-to-revise format.

Q. Are the banks listed according to their type of presence in India?

Absolutely! The list highlights whether the banks operate as branches, representative offices, or wholly owned subsidiaries in India.

Q. Is the PDF available in both English and Hindi?

Yes! The downloadable PDF is offered in both English and Hindi, so you can revise comfortably in your preferred language.

Q. Are these banks important for the interview and GD rounds too?

Yes! Understanding the role of foreign banks shows awareness of global financial systems, which is useful for interviews and group discussions, especially in banking and financial sector jobs.

Q. Will I find the latest (2025) data in this list?

Yes! The list is updated for 2025, so you’re reviewing the most current information relevant to your exams.

Q. How can I remember the names and headquarters of foreign banks?

Use association techniques (e.g., link the bank’s name to a country’s landmark or currency) and revise the summary chart in the PDF regularly.

Q. Can I expect match-the-pair type questions on foreign banks in exams?

Yes! Exams like IBPS, SBI, RBI, and SSC often ask match-the-pairs questions linking bank names to their headquarters or parent countries.

Q. Does the list include the year of establishment of foreign banks in India?

Yes! Where relevant, the list mentions the year when major foreign banks began operations in India, helping you with factual details often asked in exams.

Q. Are foreign banks covered under any specific regulatory framework in India?

Absolutely! The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates the operations of all foreign banks in India. Knowing this is useful for answering questions in the Banking Awareness and Economy sections.