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ICICI bank probes 31 loan accounts based on whistle-blower complaint

The bank says it has conducted a probe following allegations of irregularity in asset classification in 31 loan accounts. It says that there were no irregularities.

Jun 23, 2018

Chanda Kochhar salary: On leave and facing probe, ex-CEO to draw full pay

The ICICI board that sent CEO Chanda Kochhar on leave pending investigation into loan irregularities has,however, allowed her to draw full salary. Industry watchers say it's a sign of lax corporate governance at the bank.

Jun 20, 2018

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Chanda Kochhar exit: This is how ICICI Bank board edged out 'aggressive, defiant' CEO

ICICI bank turns a leaf with the 'indefinite' leave of Chanda Kochhar and the appointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as interim head. However, reports say Kochhar was defiant and aggressive at the board meeting and forced changes in the phrasing of the statement announcing her departure, a fallout of the dirty loan to Videocon in 2012.

Jun 20, 2018

World's richest person, Jeff Bezos is now wealthier than ever

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is now worth $141.9 billion as per Forbes. Up by $5 billion since June 1.

Jun 19, 2018

Chanda Kochhar asked to go on leave until completion of internal inquiry

ICICI Bank's Board has, at its meeting on Monday, decided to appoint Sandeep Bakhshi as the lender's whole time director and chief operating officer (COO).

Jun 19, 2018

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ICICI Bank to finally boot out Chanda Kochhar? Sandeep Bakhshi to be named CEO

Major financial daily reports that ICICI Bank top management has decided to remove CEO Chanda Kochhar from the position following the investigation into alleged conflict of interest over Videocon loan. The report says Sandeep Bakhshi, the head of the bank's insurance division, will become the next CEO.

Jun 18, 2018

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Probe against Nirav Modi compromised? Top CBI officer's email blocked, desktop seized

Under whose wings is Nirav Modi taking shelter after duping Punjab National Bank of more than Rs 14,00 crore? While his passport was supposed to be revoked, he travels using it as recently as on June 12.

Jun 18, 2018

Did ICICI bank ask tainted CEO to go on leave? Shares rise 3% as Chanda Kochhar moves on

ICICI Bank has denied it has asked tainted CEO Chanda Kochhar to go on leave. Earlier, a pink daily reported that the board decided that Kochhar should stay away until a probe into alleged irregularities in the Videocon loan was over. The report had also discussed a succession plan at ICICI bank.

Jun 1, 2018