About HDFC Bank
The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) was amongst the first to receive an 'in principle' approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a bank in the private sector, as part of the RBI's liberalization of the Indian Banking Industry in 1994.
The bank was incorporated in August 1994 in the name of 'HDFC Bank Limited', with its registered office in Mumbai, India. HDFC Bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in January 1995. .
HDFC Bank's mission is to be a World-Class Indian Bank. The objective is to build sound customer franchises across distinct businesses so as to be the preferred provider of banking services for target retail and wholesale customer segments, and to achieve healthy growth in profitability, consistent with the bank's risk appetite. The bank is committed to maintain the highest level of ethical standards, professional integrity, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
HDFC Bank is a young and dynamic bank, with a youthful and enthusiastic team determined to accomplish the vision of becoming a world-class India bank.
Our business philosophy is based on four core values - Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Product Leadership and People. We believe that the ultimate identity and success of our bank will reside in the exceptional quality of our people and their extraordinary efforts. For this reason, we are committed to hiring, developing, motivating and retaining the best people in the industry.
Some of the Awards & Accolades won by HDFC Bank in the recent past include:-
- Global Finance - 2011 – Awarded Best Bank in India 2011
- Best Bank at Bloomberg UTV Financial Leadership & Outlook Money NDTV Profit Awards
- Asian Banker 2011 – Awarded 'The Strongest Bank' in Asia Pacific, 2011
- Asian Banker Excellence - Best Retail Bank of three consecutive years
- Business Today ‘s Best Employer Award 2010 - Amongst the Top 10 Best Employers in the Country