If you are looking for HDFC Bank’s dividend history or want to know when a bonus, stock split, or rights issue was done, then you have come to the right place. On this page, we not only provide information about the corporate actions that were done by HDFC Bank in the past, but we also provide all the official information from HDFC Bank on this page about the latest corporate action announcements for 2026.
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HDFC Bank Latest Announcement 2026
HDFC Bank recently published its Q4 FY26 earnings results. In this earnings result, the bank announced that it will pay a dividend to shareholders. The dividend will be ₹13 per equity share; you will get the dividend as per the number of shares you hold. The record date is 19 June 2026, and the ex-dividend date is 19 June 2026. However, the bank has not announced the date on which the dividend money will be deposited into the bank account. For more details, you can read our HDFC Bank dividend announcement 2026 article.
| Announcement | Type | Details | Ex Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2026 | Final | ₹13.00 Per Share | 19 June 2026 | 19 June 2026 | Not Announced Yet |
HDFC Bank Dividend History (2003 To 2025)
HDFC Bank has paid dividends about 24 times from 2003 to 2025, most of which were final dividends. The last dividend was paid on 25 July 2025 as a special dividend of ₹5.00 per share. The table below discusses HDFC Bank’s dividend history from 2003 to 2025.
| Ex-Date | Dividend (₹) | Type | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2025 | ₹5.00 | Special | 25 July 2025 |
| 27 June 2025 | ₹22.00 | Final | 27 June 2025 |
| 10 May 2024 | ₹19.50 | Final | 10 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2023 | ₹19.00 | Final | 16 May 2023 |
| 12 May 2022 | ₹15.50 | Final | 13 May 2022 |
| 29 June 2021 | ₹6.50 | Final | 30 June 2021 |
| 01 August 2019 | ₹5.00 | Special | 02 August 2019 |
| 20 June 2019 | ₹15.00 | Final | 21 June 2019 |
| 31 May 2018 | ₹13.00 | Final | 01 May 2018 |
| 29 June 2017 | ₹11.00 | Final | 30 June 2017 |
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HDFC Bank Bonus History
This bank has issued bonus shares once; the last bonus was issued with the Ex-Bonus Date of 26 August 2025 and the record date of 27 August 2025. The bonus was issued in the ratio of 1:1 with a face value of ₹1. The table below discusses HDFC Bank Bonus History.
| Ex-Date | Bonus Ratio | Face Value | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2025 | 1:1 | 1 | 27 August 2025 |
HDFC Bank Stock Split History
HDFC Bank has split its shares two times till now. The last stock split was in the ratio of 1:2 with Ex-Date of 19 September 2019 and record date of 20 September 2019, resulting in the face value being reduced from ₹2 to ₹1. The table below discusses the HDFC Bank Stock Split History.
| Ex-Date | Split Ratio | Face Value Change | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 September 2019 | 1:2 | ₹2→₹1 | 20 September 2019 |
| 14 July 2011 | 1:5 | ₹10→₹2 | 16 July 2011 |
HDFC Bank Rights Issue History
As of , HDFC Bank Limited has no historical record of a Rights Issue. Our analysts track corporate actions daily; any future updates will be reflected here immediately.
HDFC Bank Share Price
HDFC Bank Wealth Creation: How 38 thousand rupees became 16 lakh rupees in 23 years!
The key to success in the stock market is to know the right business and stay in it for a long time. HDFC Bank has not only created wealth for its investors over the past two decades, but has also created a permanent source of income through regular dividends.
Let’s understand the incredible journey of HDFC Bank through some simple questions:
Many people think that in the stock market, you always have to buy low and sell high. But what happens if you buy a good stock at the wrong time (at the year’s highest price) and wait patiently? Let’s take a look at a very realistic calculation from the official data of the NSE.
What would be the current market value of 100 HDFC Bank shares purchased in 2003?
According to NSE historical data, HDFC Bank shares reached their highest price (Day High) of that year on 29 December 2003, which was ₹385.05.
Let’s assume that a person bought 100 shares of HDFC Bank on that day.
- Total Investment (Initial Capital): 100 shares × ₹385.05 = ₹38,505 rupees.
The Power of Corporate Actions: When companies do well, they reward investors with stock splits and bonus shares. See how those 100 shares you bought have grown today:
- Initial Shares (2003): 100 (Face Value ₹10 rupees)
- 2011 Stock Split (1:5): The bank split shares of face value Rs 10 into Rs 2. That is, 1 share became 5 shares.
- Your shares are: 100 × 5 = 500.
- 2019 Stock Split (1:2): Shares with a face value of ₹2 rupees were split to the current face value of ₹1 rupees.
- Your shares are: 500 × 2 = 1000.
- Bonus for 2025 (1:1): The bank gives 1 free bonus share for every share.
- Your shares are: 1000 + 1000 = 2000.
Do you know what the current market value of the 100 shares of HDFC Bank that a person bought in 2003, which have now become 2000 shares? As of 13 May 2026, the current price of 1 share of HDFC Bank is ₹750. The current value of the 2000 shares held by that person is: 2000 shares × ₹750 = 1,500,000 (15 Lakhs rupees).
If someone had bought 100 shares of HDFC Bank in 2003, how much dividend would they have received so far?
If a person bought shares of HDFC Bank in December 2003, then let’s assume that the person did not receive any dividend in 2003. But you will be surprised to see the cash dividend that was directly deposited into that person’s bank account every year from 2004 to 2025:
- 2004 to 2011 (over 100 shares): Total ₹6,750.
- 2012 to 2019 (above 500 shares): Total ₹39,075.
- 2021 to 2025 (above 1000 shares): Total ₹87,500.
Total cash dividend received: ₹6,750 + ₹39,075 + ₹87,500 = ₹1,33,325
Imagine, the total investment was ₹38,505. And the company returned ₹1.33 lakh to that person as a dividend only.
Final investment results (Total Return & CAGR)
Let’s now look at the total return as a percentage and as a compounding rate (CAGR):
- Total Investment Amount: ₹38,505.
- Current share price (Current Value): ₹1,500,000 (15 Lakhs rupees).
- Total Dividend Income: ₹1,33,325.
- Total Wealth Created: ₹1,500,000 + ₹1,33,325 = ₹1,633,325 (over 16 lakh rupees)
1. Absolute Return: An investment of ₹38,505 has become ₹1,633,325 today. If we calculate it, it can be seen that the person has got an outstanding return of about 4063% on his investment. In simple words, the person’s money has increased by about 41 times.
2. Compounding Return (CAGR – Compound Annual Growth Rate): The real measure of long-term investment is CAGR. In the 23 years from December 2003 to 2026, the money invested by this person has grown at an average CAGR of about 18% per year, which is considered a very good return. In a country like India, where fixed deposits (FDs) earn an average of 6% or 7% interest, a compounding return of 18% in the long run is enough to improve the financial condition of any person.
HDFC Bank Business Model
HDFC Limited, whose full name is Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited, was established in August 1994 as a subsidiary of HDFC Bank. Currently, the headquarters of this bank is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Currently, its market cap is around Rs 12 lakh crore. As per Wikipedia, its importance in the Indian economy is so great that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised it as one of the three “Systemically Important Banks” of the country, along with SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank (banks that are very important for the country’s economy or too big to fail).
What business does the bank do? (Business Segments & Revenue Mix)
HDFC Bank is not a normal bank; this bank is the backbone of the Indian economy. If you look at it in terms of market cap, then HDFC Bank is the number 1 bank in India. Being such a large private bank, this bank has created its own entire ecosystem.
Currently, their total revenue sources are:
- Retail Banking: Income from savings accounts, personal loans, credit cards, etc. of the general public.
- Wholesale Banking: Loans and financial services provided to large corporate institutions and businessmen.
- Insurance Business: Income earned from selling life and general insurance.
- Treasury: Income from the bank’s own fund investments (government bonds, stock market, etc.).
- Asset Management: HDFC Bank also generates revenue by doing mutual fund business through its subsidiary company, HDFC AMC.
Can HDFC Bank grow further in the future? What are the factors behind this?
You can easily understand how strong HDFC Bank is in the banking sector by looking at these data:
- Huge customer base: According to the latest data for 2026, the bank has more than 10 crore customers.
- Branch Network: According to information available on HDFC Bank’s website, it has 9,689 branches and 21,172 ATMs across 4,175 cities and villages in India.
- Rural Focus: Half (50%) of the bank’s branches are now located in semi-urban and rural areas of India. Most big private banks are concentrated in big cities, but HDFC is now rapidly expanding its business in rural areas as well. In a word, it is shooting in empty fields. As a result, this bank is getting more market share and customers than other banks, which is strengthening its balance sheet.
- Loan & Deposits: As per the Q4 FY26 earnings result, the bank has total deposits of ₹31,053 billion (up 14.4% YoY) and total loans of ₹29,600 billion (up 12% YoY). This means that the bank is collecting more money as deposits than it is lending. This is very good for the bank.
- Financial Health (Key Financial Ratios): The recently published earnings results showed that Net NPA (Non-Performing Assets) has decreased from 1.24% to 1.15%, which means that the bank is recovering money from its borrowers. The fear of the bank’s money getting stuck is less than before. In addition, their Capital Adequacy Ratio is 19.7%, which is very strong.
- Strong performance of subsidiaries: HDFC Life, HDFC AMC and HDB Financial Services are market leaders in their sectors, resulting in a gradual increase in HDFC Bank’s valuation.
- Focus on increasing CASA ratio: But do you know what CASA is? Why is it important? So, look, the full name of CASA is Current Account Savings Account. In simple terms, this is the “cheapest money” that the bank has. Banks pay some interest to savings account customers and do not pay any interest in current accounts. The bank makes a profit by lending money to these customers at high interest rates. Higher CASA means a financially stronger bank. CASA Deposits of this bank increased by 12.3% in FY2026 compared to FY2025.
- International Presence: They have offices in countries like Hong Kong, Dubai (UAE), London, Singapore, and Kenya.
FAQ
Has HDFC Bank announced a dividend for 2026?
Yes, HDFC Bank has declared a final dividend of ₹13 per equity share along with its Q4 FY26 results.
Why are HDFC shares falling?
According to a report by India Today, the decline in this bank’s shares is mainly due to management changes (resignation of chairman), legal complications in Dubai operations and global market volatility. However, many brokerage houses still believe that the bank’s core business is strong enough.
Does HDFC Bank give dividends every year?
Yes, HDFC Bank pays regular dividends almost every year and is known as a long-term dividend-paying stock.
Has HDFC Bank announced bonus shares?
As of now, HDFC Bank hasn’t made any announcements regarding bonus shares for 2026. However, yes, HDFC Bank has given bonus shares once in the past. The last bonus was given in August 2025 in the ratio of 1:1.
What is the current face value of HDFC Bank?
After two stock splits (2011 and 2019), HDFC Bank’s current face value is
₹1.
Is HDFC Bank bigger than SBI?
HDFC Bank is one of the largest banks in India by market cap. However, SBI is still much larger in terms of customer base and branch network.
Is HDFC Bank good for long-term investment?
Many investors consider HDFC Bank a good long-term investment because the bank has a strong brand, a large customer base, and a consistent growth history.
Disclaimer
We have written about HDFC Bank’s dividend, rights issue, split, bonus and its latest announcement on this page. All the information given here is for educational purposes only, so please do not take it as investment advice. Remember that just because a company has given good returns in the past, it does not mean that it will give the same returns in the future. So before making any investment, do your own research or consult your financial advisor. Thank you.