IndusInd Bank clocks Rs 2,329 crore loss in Q4, to submit new names for CEOs

IANS May 21, 2025 305 views

IndusInd Bank has reported a significant Q4 loss of Rs 2,329 crore following a major derivatives accounting discrepancy. The bank's top leadership, including CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana, have resigned amid the controversy. An internal review revealed a Rs 1,959.98 crore adverse impact on the bank's financials. Despite the quarterly loss, the bank remains profitable for the full fiscal year 2025 and is working to submit new leadership recommendations to the RBI by June 30.

"These developments have been unfortunate to have taken place in a bank" - IndusInd Bank Management
New Delhi, May 21: IndusInd Bank on Wednesday reported a net loss of Rs 2,329 crore in the March quarter (Q4 FY25), compared to a profit of Rs 2,349.15 crore in the same period of the previous financial year.

Key Points

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Bank faces Rs 1,959 crore derivatives portfolio impact

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Sumant Kathpalia and Arun Khurana resign from top roles

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RBI recommendations for new leadership by June 30

The bank said that the Board is in an advanced stage in the selection process for new CEOs and will submit the recommendations to the RBI by June 30.

Its Managing Director and CEO Sumant Kathpalia has resigned from his post in connection with the derivatives accounting lapse that has eroded the private sector bank's net worth. Deputy CEO Arun Khurana had also quit after accounting discrepancies were unearthed in the bank's derivatives portfolio by an independent audit.

The bank had disclosed in March that an internal review had uncovered discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio. According to the final assessment, the total adverse impact on the bank's profit and loss account as of March 31 was Rs 1,959.98 crore.

In its stock exchange filing for Q4 results, the bank said "the Board is also in the process of taking necessary steps to assess roles and responsibilities and fixing staff accountability as per the extant laws and internal code of conduct. in all the identified irregularities".

In Q4, IndusInd Bank earned interest income of Rs 10,634 crore, down 13 per cent compared to Rs 12,199 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal.

The private lender reported net interest income of Rs 3,048 crore in Q4 FY25 which was down 43 per cent YoY while declining by 42 per cent on a sequential basis.

As disclosed through stock exchange intimations, the Bank has faced multiple material developments since March 2025.

"These developments have been unfortunate to have taken place in a bank. However, the Board and the Management of the Bank are determined to address all issues brought to their attention in a holistic and timely manner," said the private lender.

The bank said it has healthy liquidity position with LCR of 118 per cent average for Q4 FY25 and continues to be comfortable with an LCR of 139 per cent average for the first half of the ongoing Q1 FY26.

While the bank has reported a loss for Q4 due to these extraordinary developments, it has been profitable for the full year FY25 with profit after tax of Rs 2,575 crore.

Earlier this month, global credit rating agency Crisil placed IndusInd Bank's long-term debt instruments on 'Rating Watch with Negative Implications'. This includes Rs 4,000 crore worth of Tier II bonds and Rs 1,500 crore of infrastructure bonds.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is really concerning for account holders like me. I've been with IndusInd for 5 years but such massive losses and CEO resignations make me question if I should move my savings elsewhere. Hope RBI keeps a close watch on this situation.
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Priya M.
Derivatives accounting lapse? Sounds like someone was trying to cook the books! 😡 The RBI should conduct a thorough forensic audit. Such incidents shake public trust in private banks. At least they're being transparent about the losses now.
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Amit S.
The bank still has healthy liquidity (LCR 118%) so no need to panic. Every business faces challenges - what matters is how they recover. New leadership with strong ethics can turn this around. Waiting to see who they appoint as new CEO.
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Neha T.
As a shareholder, I'm deeply disappointed. The stock has taken a beating and now this huge loss. The Board must ensure proper accountability - not just at CEO level but all involved in these "irregularities". Hoping for better governance going forward.
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Sanjay V.
This is why I prefer nationalized banks - at least there's government backing. Private banks take too many risks with depositors' money. The ₹2000 crore+ loss is shocking! RBI should impose stricter regulations on derivatives trading by banks.
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Kavita R.
The positive is that they detected this internally and reported it. Many banks would try to hide such issues. Hope the new leadership brings more transparency. Their digital services are good - don't want to switch just because of this one-time loss.

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