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Anup Bagchi takes over as HDFC Bank CEO

2026-10-05 · 1 source · Economic Times Markets

In short

Anup Bagchi became HDFC Bank’s new CEO at a critical time. The bank wants to grow deposits and loans again, improve margins, and get more value from the HDFC Ltd merger. Its stock is still 29% below its peak.

Investors will watch whether he can lift growth and confidence. The reporting does not say what he will do first.

What the reporting says

Anup Bagchi took charge as HDFC Bank’s new CEO at a critical juncture, according to publisher-supplied market summaries. The bank is trying to revive deposit and loan growth, improve margins and unlock merger synergies with HDFC Ltd. The stock remains 29% below its peak, but the source does not say what immediate operational changes Bagchi will make.

Why it matters

Anup Bagchi took charge as HDFC Bank’s new CEO, with the lender facing pressure to improve deposit growth, loan growth and margins. Publisher summaries say the bank also wants to unlock HDFC Ltd merger synergies. The stock is 29% below its peak, which signals weak market confidence. The reporting does not say what specific steps Bagchi has announced.

Touches: HDFC Bank, HDFC Ltd, Banking, Markets, Companies

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