Atanu Chakraborty
DFC Bank stocks today, HDFC Bank share price LIVE updates: Shares of HDFC Bank fell as much as 8.7% on Thursday before paring losses, after India’s second-largest lender said its part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing differences over “values and ethics”, which has raised governance concerns.
The stock is trading at ₹813.25, down 3.52%, at 1.05 p.m.
Former bureaucrat Chakraborty was appointed as HDFC bank’s part-time chairman in April 2021 for a three-year term and reappointed in 2024 through May 2027.
“Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics,” Chakraborty said in his resignation letter, without elaborating.
RBI has approved the appointment of long-time HDFC group insider Keki Mistry as an interim part-time chairman for three months, the bank said.
What RBI says about the bank
RBI said it has taken note of the recent developments in HDFC Bank.
RBI emphasised that HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, a professionally run board and competent management team.
“Basis our periodical assessment, there are no material concerns on record as regards its conduct or governance. The bank remains well-capitalised and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory with sufficient liquidity,” it said.
“Reserve Bank will continue to engage with the board and management on the way forward,” it added in a statement.
Key Highlights
- HDFC Bank shares drop 3.52% on BSE to ₹813.25
- RBI approves appointment of Keki Mistry as interim chair
- CEO says Deputy MD Bharucha to get more responsibilities
- Chakraborty’s exit has nothing to do with operational profitability of bank: Mistry
- RBI says HDFC Bank is financially sound; no material concerns
- Brokerages, analysts say near-term underperformance seen for HDFC stock
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Atanu Chakraborty calls resignation ‘quite routine’
- March 19, 2026 13:08
HDFC Bank shares pare initial losses to trade at ₹814.10, down 3.42%, after ex-chairman says resignation ‘nothing worth discussion’
- March 19, 2026 13:08
Shares trade 3.4% lower at 13:07 hours
HDFC Bank shares were trading at ₹814.15, or ₹28.80 lower at 13:07 hours
- March 19, 2026 12:36
Former Non-Executive Chairman Atanu Chakraborty calls resignation from HDFC Bank ‘routine’
In his first response following his resignation, Atanu Chakraborty, former Non-Executive Chairman of HDFC Bank, described the development as a routine matter and declined to elaborate on the circumstances surrounding his exit.
- March 19, 2026 12:24
HDFC Bank latest news updates: Department of Financial Services (DFS) supports RBI statement on the bank
- March 19, 2026 12:11
HDFC shares show signs of recovery after RBI’s assurance; stock at 809.60, down 3.97%
- March 19, 2026 12:11
HDFC Bank interim chair Keki Mistry reasserts that Board members are not aware about the issue which now-resigned chairman Atanu Chakraborty mentioned in the letter
- March 19, 2026 12:08
Bank operates with robust governance standards, says HDFC Bank interim chair Keki Mistry during concall
- March 19, 2026 12:06
Wish to assure the shareholders that there are no operational issues: Keki Mistry
- March 19, 2026 12:06
I would not have taken the responsibility at the age of 71 if the bank had not aligned with the integrity and my ethics: Interim chair Keki Mistry during concall
- March 19, 2026 11:57
HDFC Bank stock price live: MacQuarie says near-term underperformance may remain
- March 19, 2026 11:56
HDFC Bank share price live: MacQuarie says that while fundamentals remain strong with good ROA, at this point in time, governance concerns will weigh down heavily on the stock
- March 19, 2026 11:55
HDFC Bank shares recover, trade 5% lower after chairman quits
Shares of HDFC Bank dived nearly 9 per cent in Thursday morning trade before recovering to trade at about 5 per cent lower. Late on Wednesday, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as chairman of the country’s second-biggest lender citing ‘ethical concerns’.
- March 19, 2026 11:53
The announcement of the resignation weighed on investor sentiment, leading to a sharp fall in the bank’s stock during the trading session.
- March 19, 2026 11:49
No material concerns on record as regards HDFC Bank’s conduct or governance: RBI
- March 19, 2026 11:45
Atanu Chakraborty was appointed to the board of HDFC in 2021. He was paid a salary of ₹1 crore per year for serving as independent director & Chairman
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- March 19, 2026 11:45
HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns citing ‘Values and Ethics’ concerns
Chakraborty cited “certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and ethics” as the basis for his decision to step down.
- March 19, 2026 11:41
RBI says no material concerns on governance, conduct after Atanu Chakraborty’s exit
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said there are no material concerns on record as regards HDFC Bank’s conduct or governance. This statement comes in the backdrop the resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as the Part-time Chairman and Independent Director of Bank with immediate effect.
- March 19, 2026 11:29
HDFC Bank stock price: Kotak says chairman exit adds “incremental uncertainty” to weak sentiment; valuation recovery may stay slow
- March 19, 2026 11:28
HDFC Bank says ex-chairman gave no details despite repeated questions
- March 19, 2026 11:28
Macquarie Research removes HDFC Bank from marquee buy list; says near-term underperformance may persist on governance concerns
- March 19, 2026 11:27
HDFC Bank stock set for steepest single-day drop since July 2024
- March 19, 2026 11:26
RBI says it found no material concerns at HDFC Bank after chairman’s exit
The Reserve Bank of India said on Thursday it found no material concerns regarding HDFC Bank’s conduct or governance after its part-time chairman resigned citing differences with the lender over “values and ethics”.
- March 19, 2026 11:25
Sensex plunges 1,700 points as West Asia war, oil surge trigger global selloff
- March 19, 2026 11:21
HDFC Bank shares tumble nearly 9% after chairman quits
Shares of HDFC Bank dived nearly 9 per cent on Thursday morning trade after Atanu Chakraborty resigned as chairman of the country’s second biggest lender citing ethical concerns.
- March 19, 2026 11:10
Reserve Bank of India issues statement on the events at HDFC Bank
The Reserve Bank has taken note of the recent developments in HDFC Bank. A transition arrangement as requested by the Bank has been approved by Reserve Bank as regards the position of Part Time Chairman of the Bank.
HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, professionally run board and competent management team. Basis our periodical assessment, there are no material concerns on record as regards its conduct or governance. The bank remains well-capitalized and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory with sufficient liquidity.
Reserve Bank will continue to engage with the Board and management on the way forward.
- March 19, 2026 11:06
Compliance and governance and controls remains very strong, says HDFC Bank
- March 19, 2026 11:06
HDFC Bank says chairman exit may be over rift with management; stock falls
India largest private lender said on Thursday that the abrupt exit of its chairman could be due to a rift between him and the management team, adding there were no material issues at the bank.
- March 19, 2026 11:05
HDFC Bank says regulators have been regularly doing onsite and offsite inspections and comfortable with the bank (Source: MacQuarie)
- March 19, 2026 11:04
HDFC Bank’s NRC committee to take a call on CEO re-appointment – coming up for renewal in October 2026 (Source: MacQuarie)
- March 19, 2026 11:03
Atanu Chakraborty, a former IAS officer, was appointed as HDFC Bank’s chairman in April 2021 for a three-year term and reappointed in 2024 through May 2027
- March 19, 2026 11:02
Chakraborty’s resignation has nothing to do with operational profitability of bank: HDFC Bank interim chair Keki Mistry
- March 19, 2026 10:53
JP Morgan on HDFC bank
JP Morgan said the chairman’s exit adds to macro headwinds.
“Two things stood out to us in the resignation letter. Mr. Chakraborty cited the following as a key reason for stepping down: ‘Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over the last two years, are not in congruence with my personal Values and Ethics’ and Benefits of HDFC Bank-HDFC Ltd merger are yet to fully fructify,” it said.
JP Morgan believes the stock is likely to trade weakly following the resignation announcement, with the impact to be further amplified by a softer macro backdrop amid geopolitical uncertainties.
“Reasons for resignation do raise some concerns about potential material disagreements between board & co’s leadership, risking board‑management cohesion and, in turn, future decision‑making and execution,” JP Morgan said.
“While the letter does not allege specific misconduct, perception alone can weigh on sentiment until credible steps are outlined and delivered,” it added.
- March 19, 2026 10:51
Amit Tandon, chief executive, Institutional Investor Advisory Services, and HDFC Bank shareholder, says RBI should be on top of the issue
“The RBI should be on top of the issue as HDFC Bank is a systematically important bank. But since the RBI has appointed a group insider Keki Mistry in his place it could mean less alarm for shareholders”
- March 19, 2026 10:49
Kotak Institutional Equities says current episode raises concerns for the HDFC Bank stock
“While governance standards have historically been strong for the bank, the current episode raises concerns about aspects that we may have limited insights, but could be material from a stock multiple perspective,” said Kotak Institutional Equities in a note.
- March 19, 2026 10:47
Board remains committed to safeguarding investor confidence: HDFC Bank Interim Chair Keki Mistri
- March 19, 2026 10:45
HDFC Bank Interim Chair Keki Mistri says differences on minor issues come up from time to time; no material issues raised by now-resigned Atanu Chakraborty
- March 19, 2026 10:42
HDFC Bank shares down 5.11% as Chairman quits over ethical concerns
HDFC Bank shares plummeted sharply in early trade on Thursday after Atanu Chakraborty, the bank’s Part-time Chairman and Independent Director, resigned citing ethical concerns about the lender’s internal practices.
- March 19, 2026 10:41
HDFC Bank CEO says will continue to ensure trust on the bank is maintained
- March 19, 2026 10:39
HDFC Bank’s part-time chair Atanu Chakraborty’s resignation letter filed with the BSE
- March 19, 2026 10:36
HDFC Bank’s US-listed shares fall 7% after chairman resignation
- March 19, 2026 10:33
HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan says will re-examine organisational structure moving forward
- March 19, 2026 10:31
HDFC Bank CEO says Deputy MD Bharucha will get more responsibilities going forward
- March 19, 2026 10:30
HDFC Bank interim chair Keki Mistry says no power struggle within the bank
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- March 19, 2026 10:22
HDFC Bank news updates: RBI approves appointment of Keki Mistry as an interim Part-time Chairman of the Bank with effect from March 19, 2026, for a period of 3 months
- March 19, 2026 10:13
HDFC Bank stock live: Investor concerns rise as chairman quits
The sell-off reflects sharp investor concern. The stock has lost over 19 per cent year-to-date and is down nearly 8 per cent over the past year, significantly underperforming the broader Nifty 50 index. Its market capitalisation currently stands at approximately ₹12.31 lakh crore. The 52-week high was ₹1,020.50, recorded in October 2025, putting the stock nearly 22 per cent below that peak.
- March 19, 2026 10:10
HDFC share price live: HDFC Bank shares down 5.11% as Chairman quits over ethical concerns
HDFC Bank shares plummeted sharply in early trade on Thursday after Atanu Chakraborty, the bank’s Part-time Chairman and Independent Director, resigned citing ethical concerns about the lender’s internal practices.
Published on March 19, 2026



