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

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  • Anup Bagchi takes charge as HDFC Bank CEO
  • The lender is seeking to revive deposit and loan growth, improve margins and unlock value
  • HDFC Bank investors will watch whether leadership changes revive growth and improve margins

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Anup Bagchi’s appointment as HDFC Bank CEO

HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO, ending succession uncertainty after Sashidhar Jagdishan decided not to continue. Analysts said the appointment removes a leadership overhang.

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