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IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia resigned with immediate effect following accounting lapses linked to derivatives trades, causing a ₹1,959.98 crore loss as of March 2025.
Sumant Kathpalia, managing director and chief executive officer of IndusInd Bank, resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday following internal accounting irregularities. The discrepancies, tied to internal derivatives trades and early terminations, led to a reported cumulative loss of ₹1,959.98 crore by March 31, 2025. The board has requested Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to form a temporary executive committee until a new CEO is appointed.
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CEO resigns amid accounting lapses in internal derivatives portfolio
Total loss estimated at ₹1,959.98 crore as of March 2025
Deputy CEO also resigned earlier this week over related issues
PwC and Grant Thornton conducted separate audits and verifications
Interim leadership pending RBI nod for committee of executives
IndusInd Bank share price likely to face short-term pressure
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The issue surfaced on March 10 when the bank disclosed internal irregularities in its derivatives portfolio. The incorrect accounting practices stemmed from trades that recorded notional profits due to early termination, impacting financial reporting. PwC first confirmed an estimated ₹1,979 crore loss for June 2024. A subsequent review by Grant Thornton pegged the loss slightly lower at ₹1,959.98 crore as of March 2025.
Indicator | Value |
Cumulative Loss (as of Mar 2025) | ₹1,959.98 crore |
Estimated Net Worth Impact (Dec 2024) | 2.27% |
Net Worth (as of Dec 2024) | ₹65,102 crore |
Loan Book Growth (FY21 to FY25) | ₹2.06T to ₹3.66T |
Deposit Base Growth (FY21 to FY25) | ₹2.02T to ₹4.09T |
Net Worth Growth (FY21 to FY25) | ₹34,387 crore to ₹67,106 crore |
The bank’s board has proposed the formation of a committee of executives to temporarily oversee the chief executive’s functions. This move is similar to steps taken by other institutions in the past during leadership transitions. The RBI had earlier extended Kathpalia’s tenure by only one year, despite the board recommending three, which was reportedly influenced by concerns over the derivatives portfolio.
The leadership reshuffle and financial hit may influence IndusInd Bank share price in the near term. Analysts and stakeholders are expected to closely monitor the appointment process and the bank’s corrective measures.
The consistent growth in loan and deposit portfolios during Kathpalia’s tenure now faces the challenge of maintaining stakeholder trust and market stability, especially as IndusInd Bank share price reacts to ongoing developments. The next few quarters will be crucial for rebuilding confidence and restoring operational integrity, both of which will play a significant role in the recovery of IndusInd Bank share price.
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