Nifty’s ailing warhorse HDFC Bank gets an all-rounder CEO. Can Anup Bagchi make the elephant dance?

Oct 5, 2026

Anup Bagchi takes charge as HDFC Bank’s new CEO at a critical juncture, with the lender seeking to revive deposit and loan growth, improve margins and unlock HDFC Ltd merger synergies. With the stock 29% below its peak, investors will closely watch whether Bagchi can restore growth and confidence.

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