Shares of top Indian lender HDFC drop after chair quits over 'ethics'

Nikkei Asia | March 19, 2026, 4:58 a.m. | Original

MUMBAI -- Shares of India's largest private bank, HDFC, dropped Thursday by as much as 5.2% after part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty unexpectedly stepped down the day before, citing disagreements over "values and ethics."

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