HDFC Bank hits 52-week low: did Chairman's exit signal trouble?

HDFC Bank shares plunged over 8% after part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned with immediate effect, creating a boardroom shock. The sudden governance change has turned an already weak stock into a major stress point, likely raising short-term volatility and weighing on investor sentiment for India's largest private lender.

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HDFC Bank shares plunged over 8% after part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned with immediate effect, creating a boardroom shock. The sudden governance change has turned an already weak stock into a major stress point, likely raising short-term volatility and weighing on investor sentiment for India's largest private lender.