HDB DEADLINE: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds HDFC Bank Limited Investors of Upcoming Securities Class Action Deadline

Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Alleged Misstatement of Net Interest Income and Operating Expense Representations at HDFC Bank Limited

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB) of a pending securities class action on behalf of purchasers of HDB securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026. Check if you might be eligible to recover your investment losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.

HDB American Depositary Shares declined $2.09, or approximately 7.28% on March 18, 2026, and a further $1.02, or approximately 4.1%, on May 27, 2026. The Court has set October 13, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

"Investors deserve transparency about material risks that could affect their investments. The lawsuit asserts that reported net interest income and operating expense figures did not reflect the alleged routing of deposit inducement payments through a marketing budget." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

The Alleged Mumbai Deposit Inducement Concentration

As alleged, management approved a structure under which roughly Rs 45 crore, or approximately $4.7 million, was paid to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation and recorded as sponsorship of a road safety awareness campaign. The action claims those amounts functioned as a 2.51% interest markup above rates offered to other savings customers, producing an effective 6.01% return designed to induce large deposits.

Why Reserve and Expense Classification Adequacy Allegedly Matters to Investors

Quarter after quarter, the Company reported net interest income defined as interest earned less interest expended, alongside core net interest margin and cost-to-income ratios. The lawsuit asserts that if interest-equivalent payments were booked as marketing spend, both interest expense and operating expense lines were misstated, distorting the margin metrics investors relied upon.

Classification Practices in Banking Disclosure

• Net interest income was reported as growing 21.1% to ₹23,599 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, with core net interest margin of 4.1% on total assets.
• Core net interest margin figures ranged from 4.1% down to 3.27% across the Class Period, with cost-to-income ratios reported between 38.0% and 42.8%.
• The action claims payments characterized as marketing sponsorship allegedly circumvented Reserve Bank of India interest rate norms and internal policies barring improper deposit inducements.
• Annual reports on Form 20-F stated that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
• Risk disclosures warned generally that regulatory investigations and fines "could" negatively affect results, without disclosing the alleged arrangement.
• An internal probe reportedly conducted in March and April 2026 concluded that more than ten senior officials bore responsibility.

The action claims that when The Indian Express reported the alleged arrangement on May 27, 2026, HDB shares fell $1.02, or 4.1%, on unusually heavy volume, following an earlier $2.09, or 7.28%, decline on March 18, 2026 after the resignation of the part-time Chairman and Independent Director.

Learn more about the case or call (212) 363-7500.

ABOUT LEVI & KORSINSKY, LLP — Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. The firm has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees. For seven consecutive years, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report. Investors who suffered losses have until October 13, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

Frequently Asked Questions About the HDB Lawsuit

Q: Who is eligible to join the HDB investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased HDB stock or securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: What specific misstatements does the HDB lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges HDFC Bank Limited made materially false or misleading statements regarding its net interest income, net interest margin, and operating expenses, and failed to disclose that payments to a state entity were allegedly camouflaged as marketing spend to pay higher interest and induce deposits, during the Class Period. When the alleged arrangement was reported, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What court was the HDB class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Q: What do HDB investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

Q: What if I already sold my HDB shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.

Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Ed Korsinsky, Esq.

33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10004

jlevi@levikorsinsky.com

Tel: (212) 363-7500

Fax: (212) 363-7171

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