5106: HDFC’s alleged lapses, uncertainty hits IPOs & the deep roots of job scam rackets | MC Editor's Picks

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty defended his resignation from the bank, citing ethical concerns and long-term shareholder value. Meanwhile, Dixon Technologies is scaling up with a major display facility in Greater Noida. Global instability due to the West Asia conflict is clouding IPO prospects, even as Svatantra Microfin gears up for a public listing. A widening tech hiring scam exposes vulnerabilities among job seekers, while policymakers consider relief measures for MSMEs. Broader economic signals remain mixed, with rising Russian oil imports, weak housing sales, and uneven renewable energy progress across regions. We unpack all this in today’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.