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HDFC Bank: Recouping lost credit card share to be 'gradual'

HDFC Bank: Recouping lost credit card share to be 'gradual'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

While HDFC Bank has vowed to recoup its lost market share in the credit card segment in three to four quarters by aggressively sourcing new cards, brokerages believe it is a little hard to come by, given how competitive the landscape has become, with other players in the market becoming equally aggressive to gain market share. Kotak Institutional Equities in its report on Monday said, "We would like to believe that the recovery in market share is likely to be gradual, if any. "All the key players, including Axis Bank, are now willing to expand their credit card portfolios as they have tested quite well against Covid-19."

Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike

Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Banking operations at public sector banks across the country were impacted on Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) went on nationwide strike demanding the immediate implementation of a five-day work week.

Sensex rebounds, climbs 316 pts; banks, metal stocks shine

Sensex rebounds, climbs 316 pts; banks, metal stocks shine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Stock markets rebounded on Friday with the benchmark Sensex closing higher by 316 points after heavy buying in banking and metal shares amid optimism over trade deal progresses and India's participation in Pax Silica.

HDFC Bank wins 'Most Active Company' title

HDFC Bank wins 'Most Active Company' title

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

HDFC Bank has been declared as the 'Most Active Company' in the inaugural Stepathlon 2012 a 100-day race around a 'virtual' world.

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank get showcause notices

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank get showcause notices

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sent showcause notices to ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, the three private lenders named in the first of three Cobrapost 'sting' cases.

HDFC bank offers new mobile payment service

HDFC bank offers new mobile payment service

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

HDFC Bank, India's second largest private bank, has signed an agreement with Movida, a mobile payments joint venture backed by Visa and Monitise to introduce a first of its kind mobile payment service.

HDFC Bank readies plan to tackle frequent outages

HDFC Bank readies plan to tackle frequent outages

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The bank has decided to embark on a 'Technology Transformation agenda' to provide its customers smoother, faster, and better banking experience.

HDFC Bank offers loan deferment option to customers

HDFC Bank offers loan deferment option to customers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Its debit card holders can now withdraw cash from any ATM without charges till June 30.

CBSE revaluation portal hit by cyberattack, fees spike to Rs 68,000

CBSE revaluation portal hit by cyberattack, fees spike to Rs 68,000

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The CBSE revaluation portal experienced a cyber attack, affecting the payment system and leading to unauthorised access for approximately 50 students. The incident caused fee display abnormalities, prompting investigations and system enhancements.

Who will succeed Aditya Puri as HDFC Bank's chief?

Who will succeed Aditya Puri as HDFC Bank's chief?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

HDFC Bank is on a global search to find a successor to the founding-chief executive Aditya Puri, as he would turn 70 next year.

HDFC Bank to open 300 new ATMs

HDFC Bank to open 300 new ATMs

Rediff.com27 May 2008

HDFC Bank will soon open 300 more ATMs in the country and it has placed an order with leading global technology firm NCR.

Rupee's record low, crude prices pull Indian markets lower

Rupee's record low, crude prices pull Indian markets lower

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session lower, reversing intraday gains due to late-session selling in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The decline was primarily driven by the Indian rupee hitting a new record low against the US dollar and elevated global crude oil prices, compounded by geopolitical uncertainties.

HDFC Bank ready for acquisitions

HDFC Bank ready for acquisitions

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

HDFC Bank ties up with IOC to provide banking

HDFC Bank ties up with IOC to provide banking

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Under the partnership, IOC's rural petrol pump outlets -- Kisan Seva Kendras -- will act as the bank's Business Correspondents, HDFC Bank said in a statement.

RBI bars HDFC Bank from digital initiatives, issuing new credit cards

RBI bars HDFC Bank from digital initiatives, issuing new credit cards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Private sector lender HDFC Bank on Thursday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked it temporarily stop all launches of its upcoming digital business-generating activities and sourcing of new credit card customers after outage at its data centre which impacted operations last month.

HDFC Bank declares 45% dividend

HDFC Bank declares 45% dividend

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

HDFC Bank has announced a dividend of 45 per cent or Rs 4.50 per share for the year 2004-05.

Why other banks can't flex muscle like HDFC Bank

Why other banks can't flex muscle like HDFC Bank

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

HDFC Bank has ensured that no bank will be able to match them in the near future without bleeding on margins.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.

HDFC Bank eager to expand global presence

HDFC Bank eager to expand global presence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

HDFC Bank, which is set to overtake India's largest private sector bank ICICI in branch network by merging Centurion Bank of Punjab with itself, is now keen to expand overseas to tap the non-resident Indian market. "We have applied for licences in Bahrain and Hong Kong. We have a representative office in Dubai, while CBoP has one in Canada," HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri said.

Why sustaining past momentum can be challenging for HDFC Bank

Why sustaining past momentum can be challenging for HDFC Bank

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

With slippages increasing every quarter, any derailment on growth or change in customers' repayment behaviour after moratorium may impact the overall asset quality. Correction, though, presents attractive buying opportunities, given the bank's sustained leadership position.

HDFC Bank moves SC over insolvency laws

HDFC Bank moves SC over insolvency laws

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The Supreme Court will decide whether banks can initiate insolvency proceedings while recovering dues from individual defaulters as private sector lender HDFC Bank has sought the apex court's intervention in this regard.

HDFC Bank denies charges by US law firm

HDFC Bank denies charges by US law firm

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The law firm had specifically named the bank's chief executive and managing director of over 25 years, Aditya Puri, his designated successor Sashidhar Jagdishan and company secretary Santosh Haldankar as defendants.

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses as Surging Oil Prices and IT Sell-off Hit Markets

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses as Surging Oil Prices and IT Sell-off Hit Markets

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent for the third consecutive day, driven by a sharp rally in crude oil prices, massive selling in IT stocks, and unabated foreign fund outflows amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mumbai: HDFC bank looted in broad daylight

Mumbai: HDFC bank looted in broad daylight

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Five gunmen barged into a HDFC bank located at a busy junction in Borivali (West), a western Mumbai suburb, and got away with over Rs 26 lakh cash on Monday morning.

FIPB clears HDFC Bank's proposal to hike foreign holding

FIPB clears HDFC Bank's proposal to hike foreign holding

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The FIPB on Friday cleared the long-pending proposal of HDFC Bank to hike foreign holding in the bank to 74 per cent.

HDFC Bank overtakes SBI as India's most valued bank

HDFC Bank overtakes SBI as India's most valued bank

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

SBI shares were seen trading under pressure with a fall of nearly 2 per cent this afternoon, despite an overall uptrend in the market, while HDFC Bank shares gained by more than 3 per cent.

Most popular banks: HDFC Bank tops; SBI 4th

Most popular banks: HDFC Bank tops; SBI 4th

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Private sector lender HDFC Bank has emerged as the country's most popular bank for the year 2010 in terms of online visits, says a BankingOnly.com report.

HDFC Bank hikes rates by 0.05%

HDFC Bank hikes rates by 0.05%

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

ICICI, HDFC Bank revise FD rates

ICICI, HDFC Bank revise FD rates

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The country's two largest private sector banks ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank on Wednesday revised interest rates on fixed deposits by up to 0.50 per cent each, a week after State Bank of India reduced term deposits rates.

IPL Betting Racket Busted; 12 Arrested In Andhra Pradesh

IPL Betting Racket Busted; 12 Arrested In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have busted an organised online cricket betting racket, arresting 12 people and seizing cash, mobile phones, and a television. The syndicate operated through online platforms, using multiple bank accounts and PhonePe numbers for fund transfers.

GST rate cuts spur credit growth in banking sector in Q3 FY26

GST rate cuts spur credit growth in banking sector in Q3 FY26

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Banking sector has witnessed healthy growth in advances in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) against the same period last year, as the full impact of goods and service tax (GST) rate cuts drove growth. Most of the lenders saw their credit growth outpace the deposit growth in the quarter.

'Life Is Too Short To Be Unhappy': Amrita Puri

'Life Is Too Short To Be Unhappy': Amrita Puri

Rediff.com7 May 2026

In the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, Amrita Puri opens up about breaking stereotypes, dealing with the stigma of divorce and how therapy helped her find peace and self-love.

HDFC Bank will soon be among the world's top 10 lenders

HDFC Bank will soon be among the world's top 10 lenders

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Valued at $71.2 billion, the bank's market capitalisation is more than that of global banks like Barclays, JP Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse.

Haryana Police Unveils 'Abhedya' App to Tackle Cyber Threats

Haryana Police Unveils 'Abhedya' App to Tackle Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Haryana Police have launched 'Abhedya', a mobile application designed to curb cybercrime, extortion, and threatening calls. This initiative makes Haryana the first state in India to introduce such a measure, aiming to protect citizens from various forms of digital harassment.

Shares of life insurers dip as DFS calls for end to exclusive bank tie-ups

Shares of life insurers dip as DFS calls for end to exclusive bank tie-ups

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Shares of Indian life insurance companies, particularly SBI Life Insurance and Canara HSBC Life Insurance, saw significant declines after the Department of Financial Services (DFS) secretary, M Nagaraju, stated that banks are being asked to avoid exclusive tie-ups with their own insurance subsidiaries and instead remain neutral.

HDFC Bank eyes UK, US marts

HDFC Bank eyes UK, US marts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

HDFC Bank on Tuesday ruled out merger with its parent HDFC or acquiring smaller banks in the near future, but said it has embarked on an aggressive organic growth path in India and abroad.\n\n

Sashidhar Jagdishan to succeed Aditya Puri as HDFC Bank chief

Sashidhar Jagdishan to succeed Aditya Puri as HDFC Bank chief

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Jagdishan, currently working as the 'change agent' of HDFC Bank and head of finance, has been with the bank since 1996.

Markets decline for 3rd day as HDFC Bank, TCS slide

Markets decline for 3rd day as HDFC Bank, TCS slide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

From the 30-share pack, Titan, Tech Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Wipro, Nestle India, TCS, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. NSE Nifty declined 69.75 points to settle at 17,153.