This document contains summaries of several news articles about developments in the Indian banking sector: 1) Standard Chartered Bank launched a new preferred banking program for emerging affluent individuals between ages 25-40 with annual incomes between 500,000-4,000,000 rupees. 2) The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance overhauled the structure of the Certified Associate exam for bankers to include 11 new elective subjects and place more emphasis on specialization. 3) State Bank of India merged with State Bank of Indore, absorbing all of its customers and branches after 90 years of independent operation as Indore Bank.