HDFC Bank Raises $1.75 Billion Via Senior Unsecured Bonds
HDFC Bank has successfully issued US$ 1,750 million (approx. ₹14,500 crore) in Senior Unsecured Bonds. The issuance includes US$ 500 million in 3-year notes and US$ 1,250 million in 5-year notes. Settlement is on August 26, 2026, with maturities in 2029 and 2031.
The issuance of US$ 1.75 billion in debt will strengthen the bank's capital base and liquidity, supporting its lending activities and overall financial stability. While significant, it is a routine fundraising activity for a bank of HDFC's size and does not represent a fundamental shift in its business model.
The successful issuance of a significant amount in international bonds indicates strong investor confidence and provides HDFC Bank with substantial funding, which is generally a positive development for the bank's financial health and growth prospects.
HDFC Bank Limited, through its GIFT City Branch, has successfully completed the issuance of US$ 1,750 million (approximately ₹14,500 crore) in Senior Unsecured Bonds. The issuance was split into two tranches: US$ 500 million in 3-year fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 5.159% and US$ 1,250 million in 5-year fixed-rate notes with a coupon of 5.401%.
Both series of bonds are rated Baa3 (Stable) by Moody's and BBB (Stable) by S&P, with expected issue ratings of Baa3 and BBB respectively. The settlement date for these bonds is August 26, 2026. The 3-year bonds will mature on August 26, 2029, while the 5-year bonds will mature on August 26, 2031.
These Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes are listed on India INX (India International Exchange) and NSE International Exchange (NSE-IX). The bank and its lead managers have also executed the Subscription Agreement for this issue. This marks a significant fundraising activity for the bank in the international debt market.
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