HDFC Bank Unveils Festive Season Rewards, Announces Key Leadership Change
HDFC Bank partners with Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart for new credit card rewards during the festive season. Offers include gift vouchers, free night awards, and bonus points for cardholders. Separately, Parag Rao, Group Head of Payments Business, has superannuated after 23 years of service, marking a significant leadership transition at the bank.

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
HDFC Bank , in collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart, has rolled out enticing reward programs for credit card users during the festive season, while also announcing a significant leadership transition.
New Reward Programs
HDFC Bank, Marriott Bonvoy, and Flipkart have joined forces to offer attractive rewards for credit card users during the festive period. The new initiatives include:
Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card Benefits
- New cardholders can earn a ₹1,500 gift voucher, a free night award, and 10 elite night credits by completing a single eligible spend within 45 days of card issuance.
- Cardholders can earn bonus points based on their spending:
- 5,000 bonus points for ₹1.00 lakh spending
- 10,000 bonus points for ₹2.50 lakh spending
Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale Offer
- Users enrolling in Marriott Bonvoy can choose between:
- A ₹300 Flipkart voucher
- 400 Flipkart SuperCoins
Hotel Booking Benefits
- 10% member rates with daily food and beverage credits
- 30% dining discounts at select Indian properties
- Applicable for stays booked between September 22 and October 2, for travel from October 5 to March 31
Leadership Change at HDFC Bank
In a separate development, HDFC Bank has announced a significant leadership change. According to a disclosure made under SEBI Listing Regulations:
- Mr. Parag Rao, Group Head of Payments Business, Liability Products, Consumer Finance & Marketing, has superannuated from the Bank's services.
- Mr. Rao has also ceased to be a Senior Management Personnel of the Bank.
- During his 23-year tenure, Mr. Rao held key leadership positions and was instrumental in:
- Setting up and leading the Payments Business vertical
- Achieving market leadership in Credit Cards Issuance and Merchant Acquiring
- Managing Technology, Digital Banking, Marketing, and Liabilities Product functions
- Restaging products and creating a more concise offering aligned with market realities
HDFC Bank has expressed sincere gratitude to Mr. Parag Rao for his commitment, immense contribution, and outstanding leadership in achieving the Bank's strategic objectives.
These developments showcase HDFC Bank's commitment to enhancing customer experiences through innovative reward programs while also managing key leadership transitions to ensure continued growth and success in the competitive banking sector.
Historical Stock Returns for HDFC Bank
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
-0.03% | +2.11% | +1.10% | +7.52% | +14.74% | +73.18% |