In this article HDFCBANK-IN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTA HDFC Bank branch in Mumbai, India, on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIndia's largest private lender HDFC Bank has completed its merger with Housing Development Finance Corporation , the country's biggest mortgage lender, in a deal that pits the new entity against the world's largest banks.
HDFC shareholders will receive 42 shares of HDFC Bank for every 25 shares they own, and HDFC will cease operations on the Indian stock market on 13 July.
In a presentation to HDFC investors, the mortgage lender outlined synergies including access to lower funding costs, operational efficiencies and a wider distribution network for HDFC.
There will also be cross-selling opportunities as 70% of HDFC's customers do not have a banking account with HDFC Bank, according to the presentation.
Persons:
Soumya Rajan, Nilesh Shah, HDFC, Rajan, Shah
Organizations:
Bloomberg, Getty, HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation, JPMorgan Chase, Industrial, Commercial Bank of China, Bank of America, Waterfield Advisors, Mahindra Asset Management, Reliance Industries, CNBC
Locations:
Mumbai, India, HDFC