Economy

HDFC Bank Penalizes CEO and CFO for Business Overreach

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THE BRIEF
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HDFC Bank's board imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh each on MD Sashidhar Jagdishan and the CFO on July 27, citing 'business overreach' related to the MSRDC deposit pricing case.

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The bank clarified that while the internal review found no improper motive, the executives were held accountable for failing to adhere to established regulatory compliance standards.

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This disciplinary action follows an investigation into deposit pricing practices, with the bank confirming that it has since corrected the procedural lapses identified by the board.