HDFC Bank has announced a debt investor roadshow scheduled for August 19, 2026. The virtual event will engage institutional investors through both individual and group sessions, providing a platform for the bank to discuss its debt strategy and financial outlook with market participants.

The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This regulatory requirement mandates listed entities to disclose schedules of analyst and institutional investor meetings to ensure transparent dissemination of information to the broader market.

Meeting Details

The roadshow will be conducted virtually, allowing for wider participation from debt investors across different geographies. The bank has specified that the meetings will take place in both individual and group formats to facilitate detailed discussions.

Ajay Giridharilal Agarwal, Company Secretary and Group Head – Secretarial & Group Oversight at HDFC Bank, signed the intimation letter dated August 16, 2026. The document was communicated to both the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

The bank noted that the schedule is subject to change due to exigencies on the part of attendees or the bank itself. Any revisions to the schedule will be promptly communicated to the stock exchanges for appropriate dissemination.

Securities litigation firm Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has joined the class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors in HDFC Bank in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Originally filed by Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, the case, captioned Soneji v. HDFC Bank Limited (Case No. 26-cv-06943), alleges that the bank and its defendants made materially false or misleading statements regarding the company's business, operations, and prospects. The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, Holzer & Holzer, LLC, Robbins LLP, Faruqi & Faruqi, Rosen Law Firm, Kirby McInerney LLP, and now Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP are participating in the litigation.

The Rosen Law Firm has issued a separate notice emphasizing its role in the case and urging investors to consider retaining qualified counsel with a strong track record. Rosen Law Firm states it represents investors globally and has recovered billions of dollars in securities class actions. The firm encourages investors to be "wise in selecting counsel," noting that not all firms issuing notices have comparable experience or resources. It highlights being ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services in 2017 and recovering over $438 million for investors in 2019 alone.

The lawsuit covers a class period from July 17, 2023, to May 26, 2026, inclusive. Claims are pursued under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors who acquired HDFC Bank securities during this window have until October 13, 2026, to file a motion with the court to serve as lead plaintiff.

Allegations and Timeline

The complaint centers on two primary events that triggered significant declines in the bank's American Depositary Shares (ADS) price.

On March 18, 2026, HDFC Bank reported the resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as part-time Chairman and Independent Director. In his resignation letter, Chakraborty stated that certain practices observed within the bank over the previous two years were not congruent with his personal values and ethics. Following this disclosure, the price of HDFC's ADS fell $2.09, or 7.28%, to close at $26.62 per share on unusually heavy trading volume.

A second material event occurred on May 27, 2026, when The Indian Express published a report alleging that HDFC Bank had "camouflaged" approximately Rs 45 crore ($4.7 million USD) as marketing spend to pay higher interest to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). According to the report, the bank offered MSRDC an interest rate of 6.01%, which was a 2.51% markup over rates offered to other savings accounts. This markup was allegedly disguised as sponsorship payments for a road safety awareness campaign run by MSRDC. An internal probe conducted in March and April 2026 reportedly concluded that over ten top officials, including CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, bore responsibility for these activities. On this news, HDFC's ADS price fell $1.02, or 4.1%, to close at $23.78 per share.

Legal Claims

The lawsuit alleges that defendants failed to disclose several material facts:

• HDFC Bank camouflaged payments as marketing spend to induce deposits from a state firm by offering higher interest rates.
• These activities were approved by senior management.
• The activities likely violated regulations and internal policies prohibiting improper inducement payments.
• As a result, the company's interest income and operating expenses were overstated.
• Positive statements made by defendants regarding the company's business and prospects were materially misleading and lacked a reasonable basis.

What the Numbers Show

The market reaction to the disclosed governance issues was immediate and sharp. The ADS price dropped 7.28% following the Chairman's resignation and fell a further 4.1% after reports of the alleged payment irregularities emerged. Together, these two events resulted in a cumulative decline of over 11% in the share price within three months, highlighting investor sensitivity to corporate governance risks and potential regulatory violations.

Investor Action

Investors who suffered losses on their HDFC Bank investments are advised to contact either of the following firms to inquire about pursuing claims:

• Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP: Charles H. Linehan at shareholders@glancylaw.com
• Law Offices of Howard G. Smith: Howard G. Smith at howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com or by telephone at (215) 638-4847
• Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz: Contact via email at info@frankcruzlaw.com or by telephone at (310) 914-5007
• Holzer & Holzer, LLC: Corey D. Holzer at cholzer@holzerlaw.com or by telephone at (888) 508-6832
• Rosen Law Firm: Attorney Phillip Kim at case@rosenlegal.com or by telephone at (866) 767-3653
• Robbins LLP: Attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr. at adumas@robbinsllp.com or by telephone at (800) 350-6003
• Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP: James (Josh) Wilson at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310)
• Kirby McInerney LLP: Lauren Molinaro at investigations@kmllp.com or by telephone at 212-699-1171
• Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP: Pamela A. Mayer at pmayer@kaplanfox.com or by telephone at (646) 315-9003; Laurence D. King at lking@kaplanfox.com or by telephone at (415) 772-4704

To be considered for appointment as lead plaintiff, interested parties must file a motion with the court specifically by October 13, 2026. Participation in the class does not require immediate action; members may retain counsel of their choice or remain absent members of the class.