Archive · 24 Jul 2026
HDFC Bank Faces US Securities Probe
Three law firms in the United States are investigating HDFC Bank for possible violations of federal securities laws.
This comes after a report claimed that HDFC Bank made payments worth Rs 45 crore to a state corporation in India, disguised as marketing expenses.
The bank's stock price dropped, and the law firms are looking into whether this harmed investors.
HDFC Bank denies any wrongdoing and says the matter won't affect its finances.
The bank has also recently appointed a new chairman after its previous one resigned earlier this year.
Three law firms are investigating HDFC Bank for potential violations of federal securities laws.
The investigation follows allegations of Rs 45 crore payments disguised as marketing expenses.
HDFC Bank's stock price declined 4.1% after the allegations were reported.
HDFC Bank denies any wrongdoing and maintains sound financial practices.
The bank has appointed Rajiv Kumar as its new part-time chairman.
- Who
- Three US law firms (Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, Howard G. Smith, Frank R. Cruz) and HDFC Bank
- What
- Investigation into potential violations of federal securities laws
- When
- Announced on July 22, 2026, regarding events on May 27, 2026
- Where
- United States (NYSE-listed ADRs) and India
- Why
- Allegations of disguised payments to MSRDC and subsequent stock price decline
Law Firms
HDFC Bank
Violations of Securities Laws
Law Firms
The law firms are investigating potential violations of federal securities laws by HDFC Bank.
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank denies any wrongdoing and maintains sound financial and risk management practices.
Impact on Investors
Law Firms
The law firms claim that the bank's stock price decline injured investors.
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank asserts that the matter will not have a material impact on its financial statements.
- Date of Allegations
- May 27, 2026
- Amount in Question
- Rs 45 crore
- Stock Price Decline
- $1.02 (4.1%)
- Current Stock Price (BSE)
- Rs 748
- Year-to-Date Stock Performance
- Down around 24%
- New Chairman
- Rajiv Kumar