HDFC Bank has received an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating of 61 from ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited on April 2, 2026. The bank has formally notified both BSE and NSE about this rating assignment in compliance with regulatory requirements.

ESG Rating Details

The rating assignment was communicated to stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A(3) of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The following table summarizes the key details of the rating:

Bank's Clarification on Rating Process

HDFC Bank has made an important clarification regarding the rating process. The bank explicitly stated that it did not engage ESG Risk Assessments & Insights Limited for any such rating or report. The ESG assessment was independently prepared by the rating agency based on information available in the public domain.

This clarification is significant as it indicates that the rating was an unsolicited assessment conducted by the agency without any formal engagement or payment from the bank. Such independent ratings are becoming increasingly common as ESG evaluation agencies assess companies based on publicly available data.

Regulatory Compliance and Communication

The notification was signed by Ajay Agarwal, Company Secretary and Group Head – Secretarial & Group Oversight, and was communicated to both major stock exchanges. The communication was made to ensure appropriate dissemination of this information to stakeholders and the investing public.

The bank's prompt disclosure demonstrates its commitment to maintaining transparency and adhering to regulatory requirements under the SEBI Listing Regulations. Such ESG ratings are increasingly important for investors and stakeholders who consider environmental, social, and governance factors in their investment decisions.

SBICAP Trustee Company Limited has announced the release of pledged shares of HDFC Bank Limited under the regulatory disclosure requirements of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure was made to BSE Limited, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and HDFC Bank Limited on April 1, 2026.

Share Release Details

The trustee company released 2,52,356 shares of HDFC Bank Limited on March 27, 2026. These shares were previously pledged in favor of SBICAP Trustee Company Limited in its capacity as Security Trustee for Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited, which served as the borrower in the underlying transaction.

Holdings Position

Prior to this release, SBICAP Trustee Company Limited held 2,52,356 shares of HDFC Bank Limited in the nature of encumbrance, representing 0.0016% of the bank's total share capital. Following the release of these pledged shares, the trustee company's holding in HDFC Bank has been reduced to nil.

HDFC Bank Share Capital Structure

As per the BSE shareholding pattern dated December 2025, HDFC Bank Limited has an equity share capital of 15,38,45,77,216 equity shares of ₹1 each, aggregating ₹15,38,45,77,216. The total diluted share capital remains the same at 15,38,45,77,216 equity shares.

Regulatory Compliance

SBICap Trustee Company Limited operates as a Security Trustee, Debenture Trustee, and Share Pledge Trustee. The company clarified that it does not engage in lending or borrowing activities but holds securities created in its favor for the benefit of debenture holders or lenders as required under transaction documents. In case of default by borrowers, SBICAP Trustee is required to enforce the security as per instructions from lenders or debenture holders under the transaction documents.

The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, ensuring transparency in shareholding changes for listed companies.