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HDB Financial Services, the retail-focused NBFC subsidiary of HDFC Bank, is set to launch India’s largest non-banking financial company (NBFC) IPO of 2025, aiming to raise ₹12,500 crore. The offering, opening for public subscription from June 25 to June 27, signals the company’s intent to scale up and align with new regulatory norms, while offering investors a rare opportunity to own a slice of one of India’s fastest-growing lenders.
IPO Structure & Timeline
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Total issue size: ₹12,500 crore (₹2,500 crore fresh issue, ₹10,000 crore offer for sale by HDFC Bank).
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Price band: ₹700–₹740 per share, with a minimum lot size of 20 shares.
Anchor book opens June 24; public subscription June 25–27; expected listing on July 2.
Valuation & Market Impact
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At the upper band, HDB is valued at ₹58,889 crore (~$7.2 billion), a notable discount to its grey market valuation (trading at ₹1,200–₹1,250 per share).
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The IPO is the largest of 2025 so far and the biggest NBFC IPO ever in India.
Parent Stake & Regulatory Compliance
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HDFC Bank will dilute its stake from 94.3% to about 74% post-issue, in line with RBI’s guidelines for bank-owned NBFCs.
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Special quota of ₹1,250 crore reserved for HDFC Bank shareholders.
Financials & Growth
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Assets under management: ₹1.07 lakh crore as of March 2025; fourth-largest retail NBFC in India.
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FY25 net profit: ₹2,180 crore, up 29% year-on-year.
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Customer base: 1.9 crore, with 1,680 branches nationwide.
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Use of Proceeds Fresh issue proceeds will bolster Tier-1 capital for future growth and lending.
Investor Interest
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Grey market premium (GMP) currently at ₹74–₹83, indicating strong listing expectations.
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Allotment expected June 30; refunds and share credit by July 1.
Strategic Shift
The IPO marks a broader structural shift for HDFC Group, positioning HDB Financial for independent growth and regulatory alignment.
Risks & Competition
Faces intense competition from banks, NBFCs, and fintechs; subject to regulatory and seasonal risks.
Sector Impact
Sets a benchmark for upcoming NBFC listings and signals renewed investor appetite in the financial sector.
“The offering signals a broader structural shift within the HDFC group, with HDB Financial poised for independent growth and market leadership.”
— The Economic Times
Source: The Economic Times, Moneycontrol, CNBC-TV18, The New Indian Express
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