On Homeground Again

Sidhu returns to New Delhi to take charge of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's investment banking division. He will form part of the core group of top managers leading the group's decision to expand its India operations. The St Stephen's College graduate presents a very British profile, having completed ten years with Barclays apart from a stint at Grindlays.

HSBC has demonstrated its growing commitment to India, and I have to admit that it was a very attractive proposition ... It must have influenced my decision to return, says Sidhu. He may find time yet to repent