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NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against HDFC Bank Limited (“HDFC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB).   Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.

The class action concerns whether HDFC and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

You have until October 13, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class if you purchased or otherwise acquired HDFC securities during the Class Period. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com.        

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On March 18, 2026, during U.S. market hours, HDFC filed a letter with the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, reporting the resignation of Mr. Atanu Chakraborty from his roles as part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC. The Company’s letter attached Mr. Chakraborty’s resignation letter, which stated that “[c]ertain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal Values and Ethics. This is the basis of my aforementioned decision.” 

On this news, the price of HDFC’s American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) fell $2.09, or 7.28% to close at $26.62 per share on March 18, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume. 

On May 27, 2026, before the market opened, The Indian Express published an article entitled “HDFC Bank ‘camouflaged’ crores as marketing spend to pay higher interest to state firm.” The article reported that HDFC Bank had made covert payments of approximately “Rs 45 crore,” or approximately $4.7 million USD, to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (“MSRDC”) to induce MSRDC to make large deposits with the Company. The Company offered 6.01% interest to MSRDC, a 2.51% markup over the interest offered to other savings accounts, and paid that markup by “disguis[ing] [it] as sponsorship payments for a road safety awareness campaign run by MSRDC.” Reportedly, an internal probe in March and April 2026 concluded that over ten top officials bore responsibility, including HDFC’s CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan. 

On this news, HDFC’s ADS price fell $1.02, or 4.11%, to close at $23.78 per ADS on May 27, 2026.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired HDFC Bank Limited (“HDFC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB) securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) HDFC Bank camouflaged payments as marketing spend to pay higher interest to a state firm in order to induce deposits; (2) these activities were approved by senior management; (3) these activities likely violated regulations and the Company’s own policies, including those that prohibit payments that could constitute improper inducement; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company’s interest income and operating expenses were overstated; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

The Complaint alleges that on March 18, 2026, during U.S. market hours, HDFC filed a letter with the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, reporting the resignation of Mr. Atanu Chakraborty from his roles as part-time Chairman and Independent Director of HDFC. The Complaint further alleges that the Company’s letter attached Mr. Chakraborty’s resignation letter, which stated that “[c]ertain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal Values and Ethics. This is the basis of my aforementioned decision.”

The Complaint alleges that on this news, the price of HDFC’s American Depositary Shares (“ADS”) fell $2.09, or 7.28% to close at $26.62 per share on March 18, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The Complaint further alleges that on May 27, 2026, before the market opened, The Indian Express published an article entitled “HDFC Bank ‘camouflaged’ crores as marketing spend to pay higher interest to state firm.” The Complaint continues to allege that the article reported that HDFC Bank had made covert payments of approximately “Rs 45 crore,” or approximately $4.7 million USD, to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (“MSRDC”) to induce MSRDC to make large deposits with the Company. The Complaint alleges that the Company offered 6.01% interest to MSRDC, a 2.51% markup over the interest offered to other savings accounts, and paid that markup by “disguis[ing] [it] as sponsorship payments for a road safety awareness campaign run by MSRDC.” The Complaint further alleges that reportedly, an internal probe in March and April 2026, concluded that over ten top officials bore responsibility, including HDFC’s CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan.

The Complaint alleges that on this news, HDFC’s ADS price fell $1.02, or 4.1%, to close at $23.78 per share on May 27, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume.

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of HDFC should contact the Firm prior to the October 12, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].

Please visit our website at http://www.gme-law.com for more information about the firm.

Modi Momentum: Finding Stability in India’s Goldilocks EconomyHDFC Bank NYSE: HDB management told investors that the lender entered the first quarter of fiscal 2027 with improving business momentum, stronger branch productivity and continued market-share gains in deposits, while also acknowledging ongoing pressure from funding costs and a shifting deposit mix.

Chief Executive Officer Sashi Jagdishan opened the earnings call by noting that the bank had navigated “certain challenges over the last four months” while keeping its focus on customer needs and franchise expansion. He thanked employees, the board and Keki Mistry, who served as interim chairman, and welcomed newly appointed Chairman Rajiv Kumar. Jagdishan said Kumar’s appointment brought “a sense of stability” and reduced uncertainty for the institution.

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Deposit Growth Remains a Key Focus Jagdishan said deposit growth in the quarter remained “relatively better than the historical Q1 trends,” with HDFC Bank continuing to gain market share on both an incremental and stock basis. He also said branch productivity continued to improve as the bank realized benefits from investments made over the past five to six years.

Chief Financial Officer Srinivasan Vaidyanathan said the bank has more than 100 million customer relationships and is focused on improving “unit economics” by adding more accounts while keeping costs under control. He said household deposit growth in India remains among the lowest across deposit categories, which makes customer acquisition and distribution reach critical.

Management also discussed the bank’s current account and savings account, or CASA, trajectory. Jagdishan said the bank’s objective is to move closer to pre-merger CASA levels, noting levels around 38% after the merger and 40% before that. However, he said time deposit growth has been higher than low-cost funds growth in recent years, contributing to a lower CASA ratio.

Vaidyanathan added that time deposits also remain an opportunity, noting that only 14% of the bank’s customers currently have time deposits with HDFC Bank.

Margins Pressured, But Management Points to Long-Term Levers Asked whether margins had bottomed, Vaidyanathan said the bank does not manage margins on a quarter-to-quarter basis and that a full-year view is more appropriate. He identified cost of funds as the largest opportunity for margin improvement, but cautioned that changes would not happen quickly.

Vaidyanathan said non-retail deposit costs remain elevated, while retail deposit costs have been relatively steady. He also said the bank’s borrowing mix remains around 11%, compared with an industry level of roughly 5% to 6%, and that maturities and balance-sheet growth should help reduce that proportion over time.

On the asset side, Vaidyanathan said the mix of loans will also matter for longer-term margins. He noted that retail loans make up about 52% of the bank’s loan mix, while management has historically viewed roughly 60% as a level that better mirrors the consumption component of India’s economy.

Management said cost of funds was broadly flat sequentially and down about 40 basis points year over year.

Loan Growth Broad-Based Across Wholesale, MSME and Retail Jagdishan said the bank is “on the verge of pressing the pedal” on advances, adding that loan growth has been strong over recent quarters and that the trajectory continues. He said credit demand in the system is healthy, though competition remains intense, particularly in corporate lending where spreads are thin.

Management said wholesale and corporate loans grew about 18%, while business banking, described as the largest component of the MSME segment, grew 22.3%. The bank also participated in the ECLGS 5.0 scheme, with disbursements of close to INR 14,000 crore as of June 30.

In retail lending, management said disbursement growth was strong in the wheels business and in unsecured products such as personal loans and business loans. Mortgage disbursements grew close to 14% year over year, while some other retail disbursements grew by roughly 20%.

HDFC Bank also highlighted the FCNR(B) policy window as an opportunity. Jagdishan said the bank spent much of June completing documentation and approvals internally and with counterparty banks across jurisdictions. He declined to provide a specific mobilization target but said the bank aims to capture a “reasonably strong and significant market share” as activity picks up in July, August and September.

Technology, Efficiency and Customer Service Prioritized Jagdishan repeatedly emphasized customer service and turnaround time as strategic priorities. He said the bank is measuring service delivery more granularly across the country and reimagining digital journeys and analytics to drive adoption and efficiency.

The CEO said HDFC Bank is “on the cusp” of using GenAI technologies in its processes, with several “lighthouse programs” expected to go into production during the year. He also said security remains a central part of the bank’s strategy and that management is exploring how AI can strengthen defense mechanisms.

Asked about whether the bank is underinvesting after keeping costs controlled, Jagdishan said the bank has made significant investments over the past five years in distribution, staffing and technology. He said distribution investment may be “slightly muted” for now, but technology investment will continue, particularly in security and AI.

Provisioning and Governance Updates On expected credit loss rules due to take effect April 1, 2027, Vaidyanathan said the bank’s overall provisions appear “adequate and sufficient” for the new methodology. He said there may be some ongoing impact because of required provisioning floors, but he does not expect it to be material based on the bank’s current view.

Management also addressed board and leadership matters. Jagdishan said the board is considering steps related to adding another executive director and that “a fair amount of action” should be visible in a short time. On the managing director and CEO reappointment process, Vaidyanathan said the nomination and remuneration committee and the board are “fully seized of the matter” and that announcements will be made when conclusions are reached.

Looking ahead, Jagdishan cited weather-related risks such as El Niño and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, but said the country and the bank are prepared to weather potential challenges. He said HDFC Bank remains focused on customer engagement, technology-led efficiency and long-term franchise growth.

About HDFC Bank (NYSE:HDB)HDFC Bank Limited is one of India's leading private sector banks, headquartered in Mumbai. Incorporated in 1994 and promoted by Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), the bank provides a full range of banking and financial services to retail, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporate customers. It is publicly listed and also accessible to international investors through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HDB.

The bank's core activities include retail banking (deposit accounts, personal loans, home loans, auto loans, and credit cards), commercial and corporate banking (working capital finance, term lending, trade finance and treasury services), and transaction banking (cash management and payment solutions).

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