“In the first year of its operations, HDFC Bank, which was actually a mere two and a half months old, recorded a deposit base of ₹642 crore, advances of ₹98 crore, investments of ₹221 crore and a profit of ₹80.20… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“A lot of us asked why we weren't pricing it at a premium. We could have got a premium but Deepak said, "leave money… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“Aditya is fond of his whisky but prefers to drink at home when he is with his family. Deepak loves Beck's and Heineken beer… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“The bank knew exactly what it was looking for and how to go about it. There was consensus on two critical aspects: the system… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“In the first year of its operations, HDFC Bank, which was actually a mere two and a half months old, recorded a deposit base… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“But he had to take this call. Deepak Parekh was an old friend. He was more than an old friend. He was the chairman… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“This is a bank that does not know anything beyond business. Chetan told me, 'When we make presentations to our MD, he says, "Teri… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“Deepak told Aditya he was on the board of trustees of the famed Bombay Scottish School in Mumbai, and getting admission for Amrita would… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“HDFC Bank was the first of the private lenders to go public— even before it completed a full year. 'It was a mistake,' Deepak… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“Trade unions resisted computerization in banks till the first decade of this millennium as they feared the machines would replace them and shrink employment… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
“A career Citibanker, Samir Bhatia was familiar with Aditya's work-life balance—coming to office at half past nine in the morning and leaving at half… — Tamal Bandopadhyaya Copy Share Image
