Date:19/09/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/09/19/stories/2006091909001601.htm

Business - Briefly

Dresdner Bank eyes affluent class

NEW DELHI: The Germany-based Dresdner Bank, the banking arm of global insurance major Allianz group, is mulling over an India foray with an aim to cater its retail banking services to the country's rich and affluent people. The bank, which is already present here in the insurance segment with a joint venture between Bajaj and Allianz, is currently analysing its retail banking foray in India as part of its expansion plans in the Asian region.