HSBC, Britain's biggest bank, has sold two non-core assets in India.
The sales of small stakes in Axis Bank and Yes Bank have raised $425m.
HSBC is a major player in India with around 30,000 employees and interests in orthodox banking, investment banking and capital markets.
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