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RBI Signals Swift Resolution to IndusInd Bank’s Accounting Crisis as Shares Rally

Reserve Bank officials commended the lender’s corrective steps, pledging close monitoring to shore up confidence.

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Banking Stocks Rally After RBI MPC | Image: Republic
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Overview

  • Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the accounting issues should settle very soon and affirmed RBI oversight will continue.
  • Shares of IndusInd Bank jumped over 5% on June 6 after RBI remarks eased investor concerns.
  • The bank reported a Rs 172.6 crore internal fraud and Rs 670 crore in microfinance income misstatements, triggering a Rs 2,000 crore hit to net worth.
  • CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana resigned in April and SEBI has barred five former executives from trading over alleged insider trading.
  • Promoter Hinduja Group is in discussions with global pension and sovereign wealth funds to inject fresh capital into the bank.