HDFC Bank Announces First-Ever Bonus Share in 1:1 Ratio

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, announced a bonus share issue first time ever, by offering a 1:1 bonus share to its shareholders during its meeting held on July 19, 2025. This bonus share means that for every 1 fully paid-up equity share that the shareholder holds, the shareholder will be issued an additional 1 fully paid-up equity share.

Record date for the bonus shares is August 27, 2025. HDFC bank has never issued a bonus share to its investor ever in its lifetime so this would be an event for HDFC bank and its shareholders.

Bonus Share & Special Interim Dividend

With the good news of bonus issue, HDFC Bank Board also declared on the meeting, a special interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share (face value Rs 1). This translates to a 500% payout for the fiscal year 2025-2026. HDFC bank dividend record date for the dividend is July 25, 2025, and the dividend payout, in the form of intraday credit, will be made to eligible shareholders on Monday, August 11, 2025. This declaration of bonus share and dividend surely grab the attention of retail and institutional investors.

HDFC Bank Q1 Results: Solid Growth in Profit and Revenue

These were made along with HDFC Bank's Q1 FY26 results, wherein the bank announced a 12% year-on-year growth in standalone net profit at Rs 18,155 crore from Rs 16,175 crore during the same quarter last year.

·       Total interest income increased by 6% to Rs 77,470 crore.

·       The important profitability indicator net interest income (NII) came in at Rs 31,440 crore, up 5.4% over the year ago.

·       The core net interest margin (NIM) at 3.35% was lower than 3.46% in Q4 FY25 due to depressed deposit repricing.

Even as operating expenses increased from Rs 16,620 crore to Rs 17,430 crore, the bank had a good cost-to-income ratio of 39.6% (excluding transaction gains).

HDFC Bank Meeting Today: Key Takeaways for Investors

The board gave its approval on the interim dividend and the bonus share during HDFC Bank's board meeting on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The meeting also involved a nod to Q1 financials and the bank's intent towards providing long-term value to its shareholders.

For those watching HDFC Bank share price, the announcements would likely have a bearing on market mood in the coming trading days. The bonus issue, dividend, and robust bottom line together give a healthy perspective to the stock.

Why It Matters

• First bonus share issue in HDFC Bank’s history
• Attractive 500% dividend payout
• Strong profit and income growth despite margin pressure
• Boost in investor sentiment expected
• Important record dates for both bonus and dividend entitlements