Dalits make up nearly 47% of the population of Banka which is estimated to be between 7, 000 and 8, 000.

BBC: An 'English goddess' for India's down-trodden

This week, a startling revelation at Komercni Banka, which is 49% state-owned, has put the bank privatisation project in doubt.

ECONOMIST: Czech banks

IMI, an Italian bank, bought a 62% stake (but with only 33% of the voting rights) in Banka Koper last year.

ECONOMIST: Grab and smash