Barclays has been involved in banking for over 300 years and operates in over 60 countries with more than 100,000 permanent employees.

As a global leader in risk management, Barclays offers Indian clients access to a comprehensive suite of risk management solutions across asset classes. Barclays has had a banking presence in India for over 27 years. It has made two capital infusions since 2002 strengthening its capital base by US$100 million and so bolstering its India Rupee debt capital markets platform and extending risk management capabilities. In 2004, Barclays made a financial investment in UTI Bank, demonstrating its commitment to the fast growing financial sector in India.