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HDFC Bank board to soon decide on CEO reappointment, says deputy MD

The Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee is expected to conclude the process soon before the proposal is sent to the RBI for regulatory approval

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Private banks see corporate loan demand rising as bond funding gets costly

Leading private lenders expect lending momentum to continue after strong June-quarter growth, with companies increasingly opting for bank loans over costlier bond market borrowings

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

HDFC Bank Q1FY27 results: Net profit rises 5% to ₹19,060 cr; NII grows 7%

Net interest income increased 6.7 per cent YoY to ₹33,535 crore in Q1FY27 from ₹31,438 crore a year earlier

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Q1 results: HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra among 21 firms on July 18

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including ICICI Bank, Punjab National Bank, IDBI Bank, Yes Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank, Can Fin Homes, and JK Cement are also to release their April-June earnings today

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

NLC India Renewables names SBI Capital, HDFC Bank among IPO managers

State-owned NLC India's subsidiary NLC India Renewables Ltd (NIRL) has appointed four leading investment banks, including SBI Capital Markets and HDFC Bank, as book running lead managers for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The other two book running lead managers (BRLMs) which have been selected following a board-approved, structured and competitive process are -- IIFL Capital Services, IDBI Capital Markets & Securities. The proposed IPO is expected to strengthen NIRL's capital base and support its long-term growth strategy in the renewable energy sector and to contribute to the country's target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, a company statement said on Friday. Also, it is intended to facilitate the listing of the equity shares of NIRL on the recognised stock exchanges in India, subject to receipt of applicable statutory and regulatory approvals, prevailing market conditions and other customary considerations. The appointment is ..

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

RBI's forex deposit measures raise hopes of margin recovery for banks

RBI's measures to attract foreign currency inflows are expected to improve liquidity and support lending margins as major private sector banks, including HDFC and Axis Bank, report Q1 earnings

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

HDFC Life maintains strong margins despite slower growth than peers in Q1

The insurer's June-quarter margins remained resilient despite slower premium growth, with management expecting recovery in the HDFC Bank channel and stable VNB margins

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

HDFC Life, ICICI Pru post double-digit Q1 profit growth on premiums

HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance reported double-digit growth in first-quarter profit, supported by higher premium collections, investment income and healthy business growth

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

HDFC Bank gets RBI nod for former CEC Rajiv Kumar as part-time chair

Former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar will serve as HDFC Bank's part-time chairman for three years after receiving the Reserve Bank of India's approval

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

RBI approves appointment of Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank on Wednesday said RBI has approved appointment of former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairman of the bank for a period of three years. His appointment comes into effect from July 15, 2026, HDFC Bank said in a regulatory filing. Interim chairman Keki Mistry continues to be a non-executive non-independent director of the bank, it added. Kumar is former Chief Election Commissioner of India and Finance Secretary. Kumar had been instrumental in revitalising public sector banking and the financial sector as Secretary Department of Financial Services between 2017 and 2020. Within a fortnight of Kumar joining Department of Financial Services, accounts of about 3.38 lakh shell companies were frozen, hitting at the architecture of black money itself. Curbs on ponzy schemes followed. Through decisive policy direction and execution, Kumar led a comprehensive clean-up of bank balance sheets by mandating transparent recognition and provisioning of NPAs and by

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

Why HDFC Bank’s employee count fell for the first time in 9 years

For the first time in nearly a decade, HDFC Bank has reduced its workforce. What's behind the cuts?

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 12:48 PM IST
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AI threatens low-end jobs, making skilling an urgent national priority

Govt needs to focus more on low-end work, which will be impacted more by technology and artificial intelligence

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Moody's Ratings affirms SBI, HDFC Bank ratings on strong asset quality

Moody's has affirmed the ratings of SBI and HDFC Bank with a stable outlook, citing strong asset quality, healthy profitability and solid capital buffers

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

A first in 9 years: HDFC Bank trims workforce amid tech, AI ramp up

India's third largest private sector lender, Axis Bank had also reduced its workforce by around 3,100 in FY26 as investments in technology over the years began yielding productivity gains

Updated On: 12 Jul 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Talent crunch: Why are there so few takers for top jobs in banks?

There are two key issues behind this phenomenon. The RBI and the government can solve this in a jiffy

Updated On: 12 Jul 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

HDFC Bank's workforce drops by over 3,300 amid push to automate operations

The bank's total staff fell to 211,178 as of March 31 from a year earlier with new hiring dropping by 3,811, according to its annual report released on Saturday

Updated On: 12 Jul 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Mcap of 4 of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹92,995 cr; HDFC, Airtel lead

The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 92,995.48 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainers. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 194.52 points, or 0.25 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 63.95 points, or 0.26 per cent. "Markets ended the week marginally lower, snapping a four-week winning streak amid renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp spike in crude oil prices," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Markets started the week on a positive note, supported by easing crude prices, encouraging Q1 business updates, improving monsoon progress, and broad-based buying, he said. However, sentiment weakened during mid-week following escalating IranUS tensions, triggering a sharp sell-off before benchmark indices recovered a significant part of the losses over the final two sessions, Mishra added. The gainers from the top-10 pack were Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, .

Updated On: 12 Jul 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Atanu Chakraborty's payout from HDFC Bank rose 3.5% to ₹1.07 cr in FY26

HDFC Bank's ex-chairman Atanu Chakraborty's overall earnings grew 3.53 per cent to Rs 1.07 crore in FY26, as per disclosures made by the country's largest private sector lender on Saturday. Chakraborty, a career bureaucrat who quit flagging concerns on ethics and governance towards the end of the fiscal, earned Rs 1,07,25,269 in sitting fees and remuneration in FY26, as per the annual report of the bank for the fiscal year. This was higher than the Rs 1,03,58,871 earned in FY25, as per the annual report for the previous fiscal. The FY26 annual report mentioned that as a parttime chairman and independent director of the bank, he was entitled to a fixed remuneration of Rs 50 lakh for FY26, and the same was approved by the RBI as well. "Since Chakraborty resigned as part-time chairman and independent director of the bank with effect from March 18, 2026, such fixed remuneration was paid to him on a proportionate basis. In addition, Mr. Chakraborty was paid sitting fees for attending th

Updated On: 11 Jul 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

HDFC Bank chairman, CEO reaffirm commitment to governance in annual report

In its FY26 annual report, HDFC Bank's leadership defended the lender's governance standards after former chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation triggered questions over board oversight

Updated On: 11 Jul 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

HDFC Bank up 5% in two days on Q1 biz update; chart hints at further gains

Virat Jagad, technical analyst at Bonanza says HDFC Bank displays a positive price action, with key momentum oscillators favourably placed. The analyst expects the stock to target ₹880 levels.

Updated On: 07 Jul 2026 | 1:48 PM IST