UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January, 2015
Commission File Number 001-15216
HDFC BANK LIMITED
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
HDFC Bank House, Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai. 400 013, India
(Address of principal executive office)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| HDFC BANK LIMITED | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: 8th January, 2015 | By | /s/ Sanjay Dongre | ||||
| Name: | Sanjay Dongre | |||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President (Legal) & Company Secretary | |||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following documents (bearing the exhibit number listed below) are furnished herewith and are made a part of this Report pursuant to the General Instructions for Form 6-K.
Exhibit I
Description
Communication dated 5th January, 2015 addressed to The New York Stock Exchange, New York, United States of America (USA) intimating about Appointment of Chairperson.
Exhibit I
5th January, 2015
New York Stock Exchange
11, Wall Street,
New York,
NY 10005
USA
Dear Sir,
Re: Appointment of Chairperson
In terms of the applicable provisions of the Listing Agreement, we wish to inform you that Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath has been appointed as part time Non-Executive Chairperson of the Bank for a period of 3 years with effect from 2nd January, 2015. The approval of shareholders of the Bank for her appointment has already been received by means of resolution passed by postal ballot. The Reserve Bank of India has also approved her appointment with effect from the date she assumes charge as Chairperson. Kindly note that she has assumed charge w.e.f. 2nd January, 2015. A copy of the approval of Reserve Bank of India is attached herewith for your perusal.
Ms. Gopinath does not hold any shares in the Bank.
This is for your information and record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
For HDFC Bank Limited
Sd/-
Sanjay Dongre
Executive Vice President (Legal) &
Company Secretary
Encl.: Approval of Reserve Bank of India for appointment of Mrs. Gopinath
| DBR. Apptt. No. 9008/08.89.001/2014-15 | December 17, 2014 |
Shri Sanjay Dongre
Executive Vice President (Legal) & Company Secretary
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Trade house Kamala Mills Compound
Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel
Mumbai 400013
Dear Sir,
Section 10B (1-A) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 -
Appointment of Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath as Part-time Chairperson
Please refer to your letter dated October 10, 2014 on the captioned subject.
2. In terms of Section 10B (1A) (i) of the B R Act, 1949, we convey our approval for appointment of Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath as the non-executive Part-time Chairperson of your bank for three years from the date of our approval or from the date of her taking charge whichever is later, on terms and conditions proposed by your bank and as given in the Annex.
3. Please note that this approval is under the Banking Regulation Act 1949, and your bank may ensure compliance with other applicable laws/regulations in this regard.
4. You may please advise us the actual date of taking charge by Mrs. Gopinath as the Part-time Chairperson of your bank.
Yours faithfully,
/s/ Prodosh Ganguly
(Prodosh Ganguly)
Dy. General Manager
Encls: as above
Department of Banking Regulation, Central Office, 12th & 13th Floor, Central Office Bhavan, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Mumbai-400001 Tel No: 022-22701245, Fax No: 022-22701240, Email ID: prodoshganguly@rbi.org.in
Annex
Details of Remuneration of Mrs. Shyamala Gopinath
as Part-time Chairperson - HDFC Bank Ltd.
| Particulars |
Amount in Rs. | |
| Remuneration |
Rs.30 lakh p.a. | |
| Free use of bank’s car for official and private purpose |
Yes | |
