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HDFC Bank: What exactly was it? Atanu Chakrabarty's shock exit baffles global investors
HDFC Bank's stock plunged after chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing ethical concerns. Investors expressed disbelief during a call where management offered no clear explanations. Chakraborty, a former bureaucrat, later called his departure 'routine,' but the market reacted sharply, wiping billions in value. Analysts questioned the board's lack of specifics regarding the resignation.
SBI MF Highest, Parag Parikh Not So Much: Mutual Fund Houses That Have Top Exposure To HDFC Bank
Indian mutual funds lost Rs 31,900 crore in wealth as HDFC Bank shares tumbled following the sudden resignation of its part-time chairman.
HDFC Bank's shares take steepest single-day fall in 21 months
HDFC Bank shares saw a significant drop of over 5 percent. This decline followed the resignation of non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty. His departure cited practices not in line with his personal values. Analysts suggest this, along with CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's term renewal uncertainty, may pressure the stock. The bank's market value decreased by ₹69,026 crore.
FPIs pull out Rs 89,916 crore in record 15-day sell-off, Nifty slides 10%
Foreign investors have withdrawn a record 89,916 crore from Indian stocks. This outflow over 15 sessions is the largest in two decades. Domestic mutual funds bought 71,183 crore to support the market. Previous heavy selling by foreign investors was also cushioned by domestic fund purchases.
HDFC Bank's Covid plunge to earnings disappointment: 5 biggest single-day stock crashes since 2020
Shares of HDFC Bank slumped nearly 9% after part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned, citing value misalignment, prompting interim replacement Keki Mistry. The selloff marks the fifth 8%-plus single-day crash since 2020, even as the RBI flagged no governance concerns.
Who is Atanu Chakraborty and why did HDFC Bank lose Rs 1 lakh crore?
HDFC Bank's share price plummeted by up to 9%, wiping out over Rs 1 lakh crore in market value following the resignation of its part-time Chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. Chakraborty cited ethical concerns over the bank's practices in recent years. Interim Chairman Keki Mistry assured investors there was no power struggle and no governance issues were discussed by the board.
Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL), an arm of state-owned Coal India, on Wednesday said it has mobilised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Nippon India Mutual Fund (MF), Edelweiss MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Baring Private Equity India Fund, General Insurance Corporation of India and Edelweiss Life Insurance Corporation are among the anchor investors, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also, Societe Generale, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Financial Markets participated in the anchor round. As per the circular, the state-owned firm allotted 2.73 crore equity shares to 22 funds at Rs 172 per piece, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 469.74 crore. Of these funds, LIC has been allocated shares to the tune of Rs 105 crore. CMPDIL's Rs 1,842-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on March 20 and conclude on March 24. T
Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by only one MF scheme in February; 4 jumped up to 140%
ETMarkets identified 24 stocks held exclusively by single mutual fund schemes, most declining sharply in FY26, while a few delivered strong gains, highlighting concentrated ownership risks and divergent performance trends.
Vinit Sambre positive on insurance, private banks; favors IT firms on skilling and capital disciplin
Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities, DSP Mutual Fund, which manages funds worth $24.30 billion for the period of October-December 2025, said recent market volatility has brought valuations to more reasonable levels, with macro indicators like credit growth and auto sales still improving. He expects growth to recover after near-term disruptions and sees opportunities emerging in IT and BFSI. While uncertainty remains due to global risks, he suggests gradual equity allocation, maintaining a balanced approach with diversified funds and selective deployment as clarity improves.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios
Markets regulator Sebi proposes making nomination default for demat and mutual fund accounts, simplifying compliance norms and streamlining nominee requirements for investors
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.