UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April, 2022
Commission File Number 001-15216
HDFC BANK LIMITED
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
HDFC Bank House, Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai. 400 013, India
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ☐ No ☒
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
HDFC BANK LIMITED | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: April 25, 2022 | By | /s/ Santosh Haldankar | ||||
| Name: Santosh Haldankar | ||||||
| Title: Sr. Vice President (Legal) & Company Secretary | ||||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following documents (bearing the exhibit number listed below) are furnished herewith and are made a part of this Report pursuant to the General Instructions for Form 6-K.
Exhibit I
Description
Communication dated February 21, 2022 addressed to The New York Stock Exchange, 11, Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, United States of America (USA) regarding Resignation of Non Executive (Non-Independent) Director of HDFC Bank Limited (‘the Bank’).
February 21, 2022
New York Stock Exchange
11, Wall Street,
New York,
NY 10005, USA
Dear Sirs/Madam,
Sub: Resignation of Non Executive (Non-Independent) Director
HDFC Bank Limited (“the Bank”) would like to inform that Mr. Srikanth Nadhamuni (DIN: 02551389) has tendered his resignation as Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director of the Bank vide his resignation letter dated February 18, 2022, with immediate effect, citing potential future transactions/ arrangements which may materialize between the Bank and a company in which Mr. Nadhamuni may be interested. Mr. Nadhamuni’s resignation letter, as annexed to this intimation, has been duly noted by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 18, 2022. This is in line with the highest corporate governance principles of the Bank.
The Board places on record its appreciation to the contribution made by Mr. Nadhamuni during his tenure with the Bank.
This is for your information and record.
Yours truly,
For HDFC Bank Limited
Sd/-
Santosh Haldankar
Sr. Vice President – Legal & Company Secretary
SRIKANTH NADHAMUNI
February 18, 2022
To,
The Chairman of the Board of Directors,
HDFC Bank Limited
Mumbai
Sub: Resignation as Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director of HDFC Bank Limited
Dear Board Members,
I hereby tender my resignation as Non-Executive (Non-Independent) Director on the Board of HDFC Bank Ltd (“Bank”), effective from February 18, 2022.
There may be potential future transactions/ arrangements which may materialize in the near future between the Bank and a company in which I am interested. I have disclosed this interest to the Bank in terms of the relevant laws and the same has been noted by the Board. In the spirit of highest corporate governance principles of the Bank, I would like to step down as director of the Bank in order to preclude any instances of potential conflict of interest which may arise on account of such transactions/ arrangements as regards my directorship with the Bank.
I take this opportunity to thank my fellow Board members and management for their support during my tenure and wish the Bank well in its future endeavours.
Yours truly,
Sd/-
Srikanth Nadhamuni
(DIN: 02551389)
