HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, on Saturday announced its first-ever bonus issue, with the board approving the allotment of shares in a 1:1 ratio.
Under the terms of the issue, shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1 for every one existing fully paid-up equity share of Rs 1 held.
Under the terms of the issue, shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1 for every one existing fully paid-up equity share of Rs 1 held.
The decision marks a significant milestone for the bank, which has never undertaken a bonus issue since its inception.
The record date for determining the entitlement of members to receive the bonus equity shares has been set as Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
In addition to the bonus issue, the bank’s board also approved a special interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share of face value Re 1 each fully paid-up, representing a 500% payout, for the financial year 2025–26.
The record date to determine eligibility for the dividend is Friday, July 25, 2025, and the payment will be made to eligible shareholders on Monday, August 11, 2025.