HDFC Bank (NYSE: HDB) reports independent ESG rating of 73 for FY 2025

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HDFC Bank Limited filed an update stating that NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. has assigned the bank an ESG rating of 73 for FY 2025. ESG ratings assess how a company performs on environmental, social, and governance factors, which many investors use alongside financial metrics to understand overall corporate quality and risk management.

The bank explains that it did not engage NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. to conduct this assessment. Instead, the ESG report was prepared independently by the rating agency based on information available in the public domain. HDFC Bank is sharing this information with the New York Stock Exchange and investors for transparency and wider dissemination.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 December, 2025

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 ☐

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: December 9, 2025				By:		/s/ Ajay Agarwal
				Name: Ajay Agarwal
				Title:   Company Secretary Group Head – Secretarial & Group Oversight

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 No. 99

Description

Intimation of ESG rating

December 9, 2025

New York Stock Exchange

11, Wall Street,

New York,

NY 10005

USA

Dear Sir,

Sub: Intimation of ESG rating

We wish to inform that NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. vide its email dated December 9, 2025, has assigned an ESG rating of “73” to the Bank for FY 2025.

The rating report received from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. has been enclosed herewith.

We would like to clarify that the Bank has not engaged NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. for any such rating or report and the ESG report is independently prepared by them based on information available in the public domain.

This is for your information and appropriate dissemination.

Yours faithfully,

For HDFC Bank Limited

Sd/-

Ajay Agarwal

Company Secretary

Group Head – Secretarial & Group Oversight

FAQ

What ESG rating did HDFC Bank (HDB) receive for FY 2025?

HDFC Bank received an ESG rating of 73 for FY 2025 from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd., as disclosed in the update.

Who assigned the ESG rating of 73 to HDFC Bank (HDB)?

The ESG rating of 73 was assigned by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd., as communicated via their email dated December 9, 2025.

Did HDFC Bank (HDB) commission the ESG rating from NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd.?

No. HDFC Bank states that it did not engage NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. for this rating, and that the ESG report was independently prepared.

On what information is HDFC Bank’s ESG rating based?

According to HDFC Bank, the ESG report by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd. was prepared based on information available in the public domain.

Why did HDFC Bank (HDB) inform the New York Stock Exchange about the ESG rating?

HDFC Bank sent this intimation to the New York Stock Exchange for information and appropriate dissemination, helping keep investors updated on third-party ESG assessments.

Which financial year does the ESG rating of 73 for HDFC Bank cover?

The disclosed ESG rating of 73 applies to FY 2025 for HDFC Bank.