HDFC Bank’s Turbulent Year Puts Governance, Growth and Succession Under the Spotlight
HDFC Bank is closing out a difficult year marked by governance questions, leadership churn, regulatory scrutiny and lingering post-merger strain. The latest probe into alleged leaks of confidential information adds fresh pressure on the lender as incoming chief executive Anup Bagchi prepares to take charge and reassure investors. For India’s largest private-sector bank, the challenge is no longer only operational execution but also restoring confidence in its internal controls, strategic clarity and leadership stability after a series of controversies that kept it in the headlines.
