HDFC Bank

By Harish Thapar , 20 March 2026

HDFC Bank faced an unexpected governance development as former chairman Atanu Chakraborty stepped down citing ethical concerns, triggering uncertainty among investors and stakeholders. The bank’s leadership, led by CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, has sought to reassure markets, emphasizing institutional stability and denying any systemic issues. Board members expressed surprise at the resignation, noting the absence of detailed allegations.

By Harish Thapar , 18 March 2026

India’s equity markets experienced a turbulent week, with the benchmark BSE Sensex falling 4,354.98 points (5.51%) and the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 1,299.35 points (5.31%). Investor sentiment was dampened by rising crude oil prices, escalating inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The combined market capitalisation of India’s top 10 companies shrank by Rs 4.48 lakh crore, with HDFC Bank witnessing a decline of Rs 61,715 crore, making it one of the biggest losers.