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Equitas Small Finance Bank shares plunge 12% despite strong Q2 results

Equitas Small Finance Bank shares plunge 12% despite strong Q2 results

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THE BRIEF
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Shares of Equitas Small Finance Bank crashed nearly 12% during Friday's intraday trading session, extending losses for the second consecutive session.

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The bank reported a multifold increase in Q2 net profit to ₹218.03 crore against ₹24.13 crore in the year-ago period.

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The sudden sell-off was triggered by long-time CEO PN Vasudevan's resignation amid conflict of interest concerns regarding his daughter's firm.