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HDFC Bank hires law firms to review ex-chairman Chakraborty’s resignation

HDFC Bank hires law firms to review ex-chairman Chakraborty’s resignation

HDFC Bank has appointed two domestic law firms and one US-based law firm to review the resignation letter of former part-time chairman Atanu ‌Chakraborty.

Heads begin to roll at HDFC Bank over mis-selling of AT-1 bonds

Heads begin to roll at HDFC Bank over mis-selling of AT-1 bonds

Two days after abrupt resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty, axe falls on three HDFC Bank executives due to alleged involvement in mis-selling of AT-1 bonds of Credit Suisse to customers at Dubai branch.


Rupee sinks to new low of Rs 93.72 per dollar

Rupee sinks to new low of Rs 93.72 per dollar

In FY26, the rupee has depreciated 8.8% so far, the steepest fall since FY14; decline in March alone is 2.92%. 


HDFC Bank’s reassurance drive as chairman exits, share price crashes

HDFC Bank’s reassurance drive as chairman exits, share price crashes

HDFC Bank interim chairman Keki Mistry makes efforts to reassure investors and stakeholders; abrupt resignation of part-time chairman shakes bank and sends stock prices diving.

A peep into HDFC Bank’s compliance issues

A peep into HDFC Bank’s compliance issues

Part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty raised concerns over “certain happenings and practices” at HDFC Bank before resigning. Here are some of the notable compliance issues at the bank.

No governance concerns at HDFC Bank: RBI

No governance concerns at HDFC Bank: RBI

RBI promptly clarifies that there are no material concerns regarding HDFC Bank’s conduct or governance, hours after resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty citing ethical issues.

PNB launches digitally enabled loans of up to Rs 10 cr for MSMEs

PNB launches digitally enabled loans of up to Rs 10 cr for MSMEs

Under Digi MSME Prime, loan eligibility is primarily assessed through GST turnover and business cash flows; reduces need for extensive documentation.

Banks move SC against Sterling Biotech for disbursal of claim amounts

Banks move SC against Sterling Biotech for disbursal of claim amounts

Secured lenders led by SBI seek disbursal of claim amounts from Rs 5,100 crore deposited by Sterling Biotech; total outstanding against group companies is at Rs 19,283.77 crore.

IDBI Bank sale scrapped as bids fall below reserve price

IDBI Bank sale scrapped as bids fall below reserve price

Bids by Fairfax and Emirates NBD fall below reserve price; Govt likely to reexamine and restart process of IDBI Bank sale.


Retail leads bank loan write-offs for first time in FY25

Retail leads bank loan write-offs for first time in FY25

For last 11 fiscals, Indian banks have written off loans worth Rs 19.05 lakh crore; in FY25, loan write-off was Rs 1.72 lakh crore, with retail accounting for Rs 45,404 crore. 


Top 10 wilful defaulters owe Rs 40,635 cr to banks

Top 10 wilful defaulters owe Rs 40,635 cr to banks

ABG Shipyard sits at top of wilful defaulters list with Rs 6,695 crore due to banks, according to FM Nirmala Sitharaman; Gitanjali Gems, Beta Napthol and Rakesh Wadhawan follow.

PNB launches digital loan scheme to boost women-led rural entrepreneurship

PNB launches digital loan scheme to boost women-led rural entrepreneurship

Under ‘PNB Digi Shrestha Digital Loan Scheme’, eligible women borrowers can avail loans up to Rs 5 lakh through a fully digital sanction and account opening process.

SBI launches $500 mn social loan for women empowerment

SBI launches $500 mn social loan for women empowerment

The transaction is the first of its kind by SBI; it is expected to be the largest gender-themed loan globally.


Rupee sinks below 92 per dollar for first time amid US-Iran conflict

Rupee sinks below 92 per dollar for first time amid US-Iran conflict

Rupee slumps to all-time low of 92.18 per dollar; spike in crude oil and disruption of trade flows leads to prospects of inflation and current account deficit being impacted.

SBI in expansive hiring process

SBI in expansive hiring process

State Bank of India recruits 5,783 junior associates to strengthen its customer service and branch ops; 9,00,771 candidates had applied.