India’s Yes Bank gets a Japanese lifeline

India-Pakistan Ceasefire and SMBC’s Investment in Yes Bank

The ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently stable, with no significant border incidents, while trade tensions between the US and China are easing as they agree to reduce tariffs for 90 days. Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is set to acquire a 20% stake in Yes Bank for Rs134.8bn ($1.58bn), marking a significant step towards the bank’s recovery after years of financial troubles. Meanwhile, urban India’s economic challenges persist despite positive forecasts for a timely and fruitful monsoon season expected to alleviate inflation pressures and bolster rural productivity.