Fino Payments Bank: High Court Dismisses CEO's Writ Petition Challenging Arrest
Fino Payments Bank announced the dismissal of a writ petition filed by its MD & CEO, Mr. Rishi Gupta, challenging his arrest. The bank will pursue further legal recourse. Operations remain stable, and the bank recently recorded its highest-ever deposit balance of ₹2900 Crores in March 2026.
The dismissal of the writ petition is significant for the management's stability. However, the ongoing bail application and the nature of the investigation, which involves program managers, suggest a medium impact rather than high, as core business operations are stated to be unaffected.
While the dismissal of the writ petition is a step forward, the ongoing legal proceedings and the need for further recourse suggest a neutral sentiment. The bank's reiteration of stable operations and strong fundamentals provides a positive counterpoint.
Fino Payments Bank Limited has provided an update regarding a writ petition filed in the Hon’ble High Court of Telangana. The bank acknowledges the order passed on March 23, 2026 (order received on March 24, 2026), which dismissed the writ petition filed by Mr. Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO of the Bank, challenging his arrest.
The bank stated that it will take appropriate legal recourse. It reiterated that the ongoing investigation concerns certain program managers associated with multiple banks, including Fino Payments Bank, and does not relate to the bank's GST compliance.
Separately, a bail application for Mr. Rishi Gupta has been filed before the Hon’ble Special Judge for Economic Offences, Namapally, Hyderabad, which will be dealt with according to due legal process. The bank emphasized its commitment to strong governance, regulatory adherence, and transparency, assuring that its operations remain stable and uninterrupted. The bank also highlighted its recent achievement of recording its highest-ever deposit balance of ₹2900 Crores during March 2026, underscoring its strong fundamentals.
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