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IndusInd Bank CEO and Deputy CEO Resign Following ₹1,959.98 Crore Derivatives Accounting Scandal

The bank has formed an interim executive committee to manage operations as it addresses governance lapses and strengthens internal controls.

IndusInd Bank shares gain 3% as Deputy CEO resigns; key details
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Overview

  • An independent probe confirmed a ₹1,959.98 crore adverse impact on IndusInd Bank's profit and loss statement due to incorrect accounting of internal derivative trades.
  • MD & CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana have resigned, citing moral responsibility for oversight failures linked to the accounting discrepancies.
  • The Reserve Bank of India reportedly advised both executives to step down after concerns over lapses in governance and internal controls emerged.
  • IndusInd Bank has ceased all internal derivative trading activities since April 1, 2024, and the financial impact will be reflected in its FY24-25 statements.
  • The board, with RBI approval, has established a Committee of Executives to oversee operations until a new CEO is appointed or for a maximum of three months.