India needs to have a regulatory regime that is consistent and progressive in nature to find a place in the investment road map of foreign companies, global banking giant HSBC's India chief Naina Lal Kidwai has said.

Looking to expand its business and grow its financial metrics going forward, new-generation private sector banking major Yes Bank has said it is open to possible acquisitions in banking, broking and asset management businesses, even as its organic growth plans are sufficient to meet its near-term targets.

Global business conglomerate Hinduja group is planning to significantly expand presence in Africa in areas ranging from transport, infrastructure and coal, and would look to partner governments of various African countries for its new businesses in the region.