IndusInd Bank has initiated proceedings to recover salary and bonuses from former CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana, focusing on the period December 2023 to March 2025. This move comes amid fallout from significant derivative losses and internal accountability measures.
In a decisive move following disclosure of nearly Rs 2,000 crore losses from its derivatives portfolio, IndusInd Bank has begun the process of clawing back salary and bonuses paid to former CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana during December 2023 to March 2025. The bank's board is also seeking Reserve Bank of India's approval to appoint an interim Committee of Executives amid leadership void.
The losses, stemming from incorrect accounting for treasury transactions, exposed serious governance lapses. Both Kathpalia and Khurana resigned abruptly in April 2025, with the CEO citing "moral responsibility" for acts of commission or omission.
IndusInd Bank is focused on fixing accountability as per laws and internal conduct codes, signaling a rigorous cleanup at the senior executive level. The bank continues under limited tenure management and is actively searching for permanent leadership to restore confidence.
Market reaction showed marginal gain after the announcement amid ongoing scrutiny from regulators and shareholders.
Key Highlights:
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Clawback process initiated for former CEO and Deputy CEO salaries and bonuses covering Dec 2023 to Mar 2025
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Losses of Rs 2,000 crore attributed to derivative portfolio mismanagement triggered leadership exits
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CEO Sumant Kathpalia resigned citing moral responsibility; Deputy CEO Arun Khurana also resigned
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Interim Committee of Executives appointed; Reserve Bank of India approval sought for temporary governance
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Bank grappling with internal cleanup and searching for new leadership amid regulatory and market scrutiny
Sources: Economic Times, Reuters, Indian Express, Good Returns, IndusInd Bank official filings