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IDFC First Bank's stock plunged 20% after a ₹590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving government accounts.
IDFC First Bank shares dropped nearly 20% on February 22, 2026, after revealing a ₹590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving government-linked accounts, prompting suspensions, a police complaint, and a KPMG forensic audit.
The incident, tied to employee misconduct and external collusion, led to a sharp outflow of deposits and the Haryana government de-empaneling the bank from handling public funds.
Despite assurances from the Reserve Bank of India that the event poses no systemic risk and management’s claim it is isolated, investor confidence wavered, with stock prices falling to ₹66.80.
Analysts project significant near-term profit impacts, while the bank plans enhanced digital safeguards and maintains long-term growth confidence.
Las acciones de IDFC First Bank se desplomaron un 20% después de un fraude de ₹590 crores en su sucursal de Chandigarh que involucra cuentas gubernamentales.