HDFC Bank and HDFC - both heavily owned by mutual funds - are set to conclude a merger in the next few weeks to create India's second-largest financial institution by assets after the State Bank of India.
At least 60 equity mutual fund schemes will see their combined exposure to HDFC Bank and HDFC overshoot the 10% cap as of Wednesday.
The matter has been referred to the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), according to two mutual fund executives.
"HDFC Bank and HDFC are fairly liquid stocks and have a lot of demand.
Shares of HDFC Bank have risen 6.5% since April 1, 2022, but have still underperormed the broader BSE Bankex, which is up 17%.
Persons:
SEBI, Deven Choksey, Jayshree, Varun, Dhanya Ann Thoppil
Organizations:
HDFC Bank, Reuters, HDFC, State Bank of India, Securities and Exchange Board of India, Association of Mutual Funds, KRChoksey Holdings, Thomson
Locations:
MUMBAI, India