Overview
- SEBI issued its observation letter on June 3 for an IPO combining a ₹2,500 crore fresh issue and a ₹10,000 crore offer for sale by HDFC Bank.
- HDB Financial will deploy fresh issue proceeds to strengthen its Tier-I capital base in line with an RBI directive for large NBFC listings by September 2025.
- HDFC Bank currently owns 94.36% of HDB Financial and will pare its holding through the offer for sale while retaining subsidiary control.
- Unlisted shares of HDB Financial rallied over 30% in the month leading up to SEBI approval as pre-IPO demand surged.
- The ₹12,500 crore issue ranks among India’s largest non-banking lender IPOs and adds to a broader ₹1.4 lakh crore pipeline of SEBI-cleared offerings.