HDFC Bank keeps A1+ CD ratings, lifts program size
HDFC BANK LIMITED (HDB) reported actions by two Indian credit rating agencies on its short-term funding instruments.
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HDFC BANK LIMITED (HDB) reported actions by two Indian credit rating agencies on its short-term funding instruments. CARE Ratings Limited reaffirmed its CARE A1+ rating on the Bank’s certificate of deposit program and noted the program size was enhanced to 2,00,000.00 ₹ crore from 1,50,000.00 ₹ crore. India Ratings and Research Private Limited assigned and affirmed short-term ratings of IND A1+ on certificate of deposit issuances of INR 500 billion and INR 1500 billion, both with maturities ranging from 7-365 days.
Key Figures
CD program size (CARE): 2,00,000.00 ₹ crore
Previous CD program size (CARE): 1,50,000.00 ₹ crore
India Ratings CD issue size 1: INR 500 billion
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CD program size (CARE)
2,00,000.00 ₹ crore
Certificate of deposit program size rated CARE A1+ after enhancement
Previous CD program size (CARE)
1,50,000.00 ₹ crore
Earlier certificate of deposit program size before enhancement
India Ratings CD issue size 1
INR 500 billion
Certificate of Deposit, 7-365 days maturity, rated IND A1+, rating action assigned
India Ratings CD issue size 2
INR 1500 billion
Certificate of Deposit, 7-365 days maturity, rated IND A1+, rating action affirmed
Maturity range (India Ratings CDs)
7-365 days
Maturity range for India Ratings-rated certificates of deposit
CARE rating
CARE A1+
Short-term rating on HDFC Bank certificate of deposit program, reaffirmed
India Ratings rating
IND A1+
Short-term rating on HDFC Bank certificates of deposit, assigned/affirmed
Rating action date range
August 18-19, 2026
Dates ratings were assigned/affirmed/reaffirmed by CARE Ratings and India Ratings
Key Terms
Certificate of Deposit, CARE A1+, IND A1+, credit rating
4 terms
Certificate of Deposit financial
"The summary of the ratings assigned/affirmed/reaffirmed is given below. Certificate of deposit"
A certificate of deposit is a bank-issued savings contract where you lock up a set amount of money for a fixed period in exchange for a guaranteed interest payment; taking the money out early usually incurs a penalty. It matters to investors because it offers a low-risk, predictable return and helps manage cash and interest-rate exposure—think of it as placing funds in a timed safe that pays you a known reward for leaving them alone.
CARE A1+ financial
"Certificate of deposit 2,00,000.00 (Enhanced from 1,50,000.00) CARE A1+ Reaffirmed"
IND A1+ financial
"Certificate of Deposit 7-365 days INR 500 IND A1+ Assigned"
credit rating financial
"Sub: Intimation of Credit Rating We wish to inform that CARE Ratings Limited"
A credit rating is an independent assessment, usually given as a letter grade, of how likely a borrower is to repay its debt on time. It matters to investors because the rating signals how risky a bond or loan is — like a personal credit score for a company or government — and influences the interest the borrower must pay, the price investors will accept, and whether certain funds can hold that security.
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What credit rating updates did HDFC BANK LIMITED (HDB) announce in this Form 6-K?
HDFC BANK LIMITED announced that CARE Ratings reaffirmed its CARE A1+ rating on the bank’s certificate of deposit program and India Ratings assigned and affirmed IND A1+ ratings on specific certificate of deposit issuances with maturities of 7-365 days.
How large is HDB’s CARE-rated certificate of deposit program after the latest action?
CARE Ratings reaffirmed the rating on HDFC Bank’s certificate of deposit program at CARE A1+ and recorded an enhanced program size of 2,00,000.00 ₹ crore, compared with the earlier level of 1,50,000.00 ₹ crore, reflecting higher rated short-term funding capacity.
What certificate of deposit issues did India Ratings rate for HDFC BANK LIMITED (HDB)?
India Ratings addressed HDFC Bank certificates of deposit with maturities of 7-365 days, assigning IND A1+ on a INR 500 billion issue and affirming IND A1+ on a larger INR 1500 billion certificate of deposit program or issuance.
Were HDFC BANK LIMITED’s short-term credit ratings changed or mostly reaffirmed?
HDFC BANK LIMITED’s short-term ratings were reaffirmed or assigned rather than upgraded or downgraded. CARE Ratings reaffirmed CARE A1+, while India Ratings assigned and affirmed IND A1+ on different certificate of deposit tranches, indicating continuity of current rating levels.
What instruments are covered by the credit rating actions disclosed by HDB?
The rating actions cover certificates of deposit issued by HDFC Bank. CARE Ratings reaffirmed its rating on the overall certificate of deposit program, while India Ratings assigned and affirmed ratings on specific certificate of deposit issues with 7-365 day maturities and defined INR sizes.
On what dates did the credit rating agencies act on HDFC Bank’s instruments?
CARE Ratings Limited acted on August 18, 2026, and India Ratings and Research Private Limited acted on August 19, 2026. HDFC Bank subsequently informed the New York Stock Exchange on August 19, 2026 through this communication.
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