By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025

MC Desk | July 21, 2025

HDFC Bank Bonus, Special Dividend: Key Details You Need To Know 

HDFC Bank has declared a 1:1 bonus issue—its first-ever—giving 1 free share for every 1 held.

First-Ever Bonus Issue

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Shareholders must hold the stock as of the record date, which will be announced soon.

Record Date Yet to Be Announced

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The board also approved a special dividend of Rs 5 per equity share.

Rs 5 Special Dividend Declared

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Only shareholders on record as of Friday, July 25, will be eligible for the Rs 5 dividend.

Dividend Record Date Set for July 25

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The announcements follow a Rs 10,000 crore partial stake sale in HDB Financial Services.

Boost from Rs 10,000 Cr HDB Stake Sale

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HDFC Bank has never issued bonus shares before, per BSE records.

No Bonus History Till Now

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Over 36 lakh small retail investors, owning 10.32% stake, stand to gain from the bonus.

36 Lakh Small Shareholders to Benefit

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Paid Rs 22 in June, after Rs 19.5 in May 2024, Rs 19 in 2023 and Rs 15.5 in 2022.

Recent Dividend History Shows Strong Payouts

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Moneycontrol advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

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