HSBC India Reports 11% Profit Increase to Nearly $1.9 Billion in 2025

HSBC India reported an 11% rise in profit before tax to nearly $1.9 billion in 2025, driven mainly by strong growth in its corporate and institutional banking segment, which contributed about $1.5 billion. India became HSBC's second-largest profit contributor in Asia after Hong Kong and remained its largest employee base with 47,000 staff. Globally, HSBC's overall profit declined by around 7%, but results exceeded analyst expectations. The bank also launched a $1 billion Innovation Banking platform to support startups in India.