Cabinet approves raising of additional share capital of M/s. HDFC Bankup to a maximum of ₹ 24,000 crore

​​​​​​​Composite foreign shareholding in the bank limited to 74% of the enhanced paid-up equity share capital of the bank

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for grant of permission to M/s. HDFC Bank Ltd. to raise additional share capital of up to a maximum of ₹ 24,000 crore, including premium, over and above the previous approved limit of ₹ 10,000 crore, such that the composite foreign shareholding in the Bank shall not exceed 74% of the enhanced paid-up equity share capital of the bank.

The decision would ensure that the composite foreign shareholding in the bank inclusive of all types of foreign investments, both direct and indirect, will not exceed 74% of the enhanced paid-up equity share capital of the bank. It will be subject to Foreign Direct Investment Policy conditionalities and other sectoral regulations / guidelines.

The proposed investment is expected to strengthen the capital adequacy ratio of the bank.

Composite foreign shareholding cap permits additional equity issuance for the bank, subject to FDI policy and applicable sectoral regulations. Authorisation permits HDFC Bank Ltd. to raise additional paid up equity capital up to a specified maximum, to strengthen capital adequacy, provided that aggregate foreign investment (direct and indirect) does not exceed the composite cap of seventy four percent of the enhanced paid up equity and that all issuances comply with applicable Foreign Direct Investment policy conditions and sectoral regulations.