The stock price of IndusInd Bank hit a four-year low today, plummeting 22%. A one-time profits blow estimated between ₹1,500 crore and ₹2,000 crore (roughly $171 million to $229 million) might result from the finding of accounting irregularities in the bank’s FX options portfolio, which is mainly responsible for the heavy decline.
Investors are expressing concerns about the bank’s financial health and transparency, leading to a loss of confidence in the stock. IndusInd Bank is now facing scrutiny from regulatory authorities and may need to take corrective actions to restore trust among stakeholders.
The problem started when the bank’s methods of accounting for foreign exchange derivatives weren’t up to scratch with the rules that the Reserve Bank of India had put in place starting in April 2024.
This disparity raises worries about the overall financial stability of the bank as it is projected to lower the net value of the organisation by nearly 2.35 percent by December 2024. The situation is being keenly watched by shareholders, who are waiting for more information from the bank’s management about their plans to handle this matter going forward.
