Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by HDFC Bank Limited covers the month of October 2010. The report serves to notify the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange of a material corporate governance event: the appointment of an Additional Director to the Board.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory notification regarding board composition and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of Mr. Partho Datta as an Additional Director, effective September 30, 2010. Additionally, Mr. Datta has been appointed as a member of the Audit & Compliance Committee.
Management Commentary and Risks
Management commentary is limited to the background of the new appointee. Mr. Datta is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting matters. The filing does not discuss future guidance, outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the board appointment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Mr. Partho Datta's appointment (September 30, 2010).
- Confirm Mr. Datta's membership on the Audit & Compliance Committee.
- Review the full biography and qualifications of the new Additional Director.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial metrics.