We hosted Tamal Bandyopadhyay, a legendary financial journalist and author, for a revealing deep dive into the untold stories of the Indian banking sector. Tamal opened up about his intense legal battle with Sahara, sharing details of the ₹200 crore defamation suit filed against him and the upcoming Sony LIV series based on his book. He also provided a candid assessment of the industry's evolution, discussing the "cleaning up" of bad loans under Raghuram Rajan, the collapse of Yes Bank due to poor governance, and the stark cultural differences between public and private sector banks, including the high-pressure environment that plagues PSU officers.Beyond the serious analysis, the episode is packed with fascinating and often humorous anecdotes about India’s most powerful bankers. Tamal shared rare behind-the-scenes stories, such as HDFC’s Aditya Puri using a "dog walking" session to resolve team conflicts, former RBI Governor D. Subbarao doing the "lungi dance" at his farewell, and the strict ethical standards of Y.V. Reddy. From quirky superstitions involving "white shoes" to the entrepreneurial spirit that built HDFC Bank, this conversation offers a unique, insider look at the personalities shaping India's financial landscape.💡 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more such insightful conversations with top achievers from across the world!