Receipt of approval from the Reserve Bank of India to HDFC Bank Limited for making investment in ICICI Bank Limited and Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

HDFC Bank has received RBI approval allowing its group entities (including HDFC Mutual Fund, HDFC Life Insurance, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, HDFC Pension Fund, and HDFC Securities) to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.95% in ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The approval is valid for one year until May 5, 2027. The Bank clarified it does not intend to directly invest in these banks, but existing holdings by group entities are likely to cross the 5% threshold under RBI's Commercial Banks acquisition directions, necessitating this approval. The investments are stated to be in the normal course of business for the respective group entities.