HDFC Bank Hits 30-Month Low as CEO Exit Deepens Overhang

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HDFC Bank, India's largest private-sector lender by assets, fell about 2.5% to $22.505 in U.S. trading Monday after Chief Executive Sashidhar Jagdishan ruled out a third term, with Mumbai-listed shares sinking 1.6% to a 30-month closing low. Jagdishan exits when his term ends in late October, leaving the board to accelerate its CEO search amid governance concerns that have rattled confidence, while the stock has lost roughly 28.5% in 2026. Despite an external legal review finding no evidence supporting concerns raised by the former chairman, market sentiment remains damaged. The bank's first-quarter results showed net interest income rising 6.7% to 335.3 billion rupees and standalone profit climbing about 5%, but a 3.26% net interest margin and sluggish post-merger returns have frustrated investors. HDFC Bank trades 26.96% below its $30.81 GF Value estimate, yet the discount may persist until a credible successor is named and returns improve.

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