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HDFC Bank Names Rajiv Kumar Non-Executive Chairman

HDFC Bank's board has approved Rajiv Kumar, former Chief Election Commissioner and financial services secretary, as its Part-time Non-Executive Chairman from June 30, 2026. His chairmanship still requires RBI approval, but the move ends the bank's prolonged search for a permanent board leader.

Jefferies Flags HDFC Bank Exit as Sector Overhang

Jefferies has flagged HDFC Bank's surprise chairman exit as a "major overhang" on the Indian banking sector, disrupting valuation metrics industry-wide. The exit coincided with the chief executive's approaching end of tenure in October, creating a dual leadership uncertainty at India's largest private lender.

Nifty Drops to 24,160; HDFC Bank Falls 2%

The Nifty 50 dropped to 24,160 as HDFC Bank fell 2.14% to ₹779 and Coal India added to losses. Oil holding above $101 a barrel is compounding pressure on Indian markets by raising import costs and inflation concerns.

ICICI Bank provisions fall; HDFC Bank prioritizes caution

ICICI Bank reported a sharp drop in provisions, pointing to improved loan quality and stronger bad-debt recoveries. HDFC Bank chose a cautious path, prioritizing margins and asset quality over volume, and expects deposit growth to outpace credit growth.

Yes Bank Profit Surges 44%; Jio Financial Dips in Q4

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank reported profit growth in Q4 fiscal 2026, with Yes Bank leading at a 44% year-on-year rise, while Jio Financial Services posted a profit decline. The results reflect diverging trajectories between established private lenders and newer financial services entrants. Mastek and Bajaj

HDFC Bank Q4 Profit Rises 9%, NII Up 3.8%

HDFC Bank reported Q4FY26 net profit of ₹19,221 crore, up 9% year-on-year, with net interest income rising 3.8% to ₹33,281.5 crore. The results signal continued earnings momentum at India's largest private lender post-merger. The board declared a dividend of ₹13 per share.

HDFC Bank Q4 Profit Rises 9% Despite Interest Income Dip

HDFC Bank reported Q4 FY25 net profit of Rs 19,221 crore, a 9% year-on-year increase, despite interest income slipping 1.1% to Rs 76,610 crore. The bank declared a Rs 13 per share dividend for FY26, signaling confidence in capital generation. Margin trajectory and loan growth guidance will be the key metrics for

HDFC Bank Q4 2026: 9% Profit Rise, Dividend Eyed

HDFC Bank is expected to report roughly 9% YoY net profit growth and 6% NII expansion for Q4 2026, with sequential performance largely flat. Margins are forecast to remain stable, and a dividend declaration is anticipated. The results will be closely watched for credit growth guidance and net interest margin trends.

HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank Report Q4 FY26 Results Today

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank report their March quarter FY26 earnings today in one of India's most closely watched single-day banking disclosures. Results will be parsed for NIM recovery signals, deposit mix shifts, and credit cost trends that will set the tone for FY27 sector forecasts.

India Grants 15 Banks Gold Import Licences to 2029

India has authorised 15 banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Bank of India, to import gold and silver through March 2029. The multi-year window provides supply chain certainty for the bullion market while keeping import flows within a regulated, monitored channel.

ICICI Bank Challenges HDFC Bank's Private Sector Leadership

HDFC Bank is losing ground to ICICI Bank on key performance metrics, prompting a reassessment of private sector banking leadership in India. ICICI Bank's recent share price dip is seen as sentiment-driven rather than a sign of institutional exit, preserving its fundamental outlook. Post-merger integration pressures

HDFC Bank Eyes Fifth Straight Dividend Estimate Beat

HDFC Bank faces elevated expectations for its FY26 dividend, with analysts anchoring estimates at Rs 8 per share after a Rs 5 special payout in the prior year. Beating that figure would mark a fifth straight year of outperforming dividend forecasts, reinforcing confidence in post-merger capital returns.

Gift Nifty Signals Positive Open Amid US-Iran Uncertainty

Gift Nifty signals a positive open for Indian markets, with HDFC and ICICI Bank in focus as key session drivers. Asian markets traded mixed and US stock futures declined on rising uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks. Early Indian market direction will depend on how banking heavyweights absorb global risk-off pressure.

India Clears 15 Banks to Import Gold Through 2029

India's central government has authorized 15 banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of India, to import gold and silver from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. The multi-year license window provides import continuity for the country's dominant bullion supply channel, directly affecting domestic pricing

HDB Financial Q4 Profit Jumps Over 40%, Dividend Declared

HDB Financial Services posted a greater-than-40% profit increase in Q4 and declared a dividend of Rs 2 per share. The result reinforces the NBFC subsidiary's earnings trajectory at a time when its IPO path remains closely watched. Detailed disclosures on margins and asset quality will determine the durability of the pr

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Govt allows 15 banks to import gold, silver until March 2029

India has authorised 15 banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Bank of India, to import gold and silver through March 2029. The multi-year window provides supply chain certainty for the bullion market while keeping import flows within a regulated, monitored channel.

2mo ago · 1 min · Business

Govt allows SBI, HDFC, Axis Bank & 12 others to import gold, silver until March 2029

India's central government has authorized 15 banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of India, to import gold and silver from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. The multi-year license window provides import continuity for the country's dominant bullion supply channel, directly affecting domestic pricing

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

HDB Financial Q4 Results: Profit Surges Over 40%; Dividend Declared

HDB Financial Services posted a greater-than-40% profit increase in Q4 and declared a dividend of Rs 2 per share. The result reinforces the NBFC subsidiary's earnings trajectory at a time when its IPO path remains closely watched. Detailed disclosures on margins and asset quality will determine the durability of the pr

2mo ago · 1 min · Business

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