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 April, 2011
Commission File Number :001-15216
HDFC BANK LIMITED
(Translation of registrants name into English)
HDFC Bank House, Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai. 400 013, India
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ¨ No x
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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: 21st April 2011 | By IsI 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 18th April 2011 addressed to The New York Stock Exchange, New York, United States of America (USA) intimating about the Board Meeting held for approval of the audited annual financial results as on March 31, 2011.
18th April 2011
New York Stock Exchange
11, Wall Street,
New York,
NY 10005
USA
Dear Sir / Madam,
Re : Audited Annual Financial Results for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2011
We attach herewith two files containing the audited annual financial results of the Bank for the Financial Year ended 31st March 2011 as approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on 18th April 2011 and a press release issued by the Bank in this regard.
The aforesaid audited annual financial results have been submitted to the stock exchanges in India as per the listing requirements of those stock exchanges.
We are also pleased to inform that the Board of Directors have recommended a dividend of (INR) Rs. 16.50 /- per equity share ( 165%) out of the net profits for the year ended 31st March, 2011.
This is for your information and record.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully, |
For HDFC Bank Limited |
Sd/- |
/s/ Sanjay Dongre |
Sanjay Dongre |
Executive Vice President (Legal) & |
Company Secretary |
Exhibit I
HDFC BANK LIMITED
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
( in lacs) | ||||||||||||||||||
Particulars |
Quarter ended 31.03.2011 |
Quarter ended 31.03.2010 |
Year ended 31.03.2011 |
Year ended 31.03.2010 |
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Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | Audited | |||||||||||||||
1 | Interest Earned (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) | 546855 | 405311 | 1992821 | 1617273 | |||||||||||||
a) Interest/discount on advances/bills | 415093 | 303139 | 1508501 | 1209828 | ||||||||||||||
b) Income on Investments | 129658 | 100811 | 467544 | 398111 | ||||||||||||||
c) Interest on balances with Reserve | ||||||||||||||||||
Bank of India and other inter bank funds | 1864 | 1231 | 14808 | 8096 | ||||||||||||||
d) Others | 240 | 130 | 1968 | 1238 | ||||||||||||||
2 | Other Income | 125576 | 95076 | 433515 | 398310 | |||||||||||||
3 | A) TOTAL INCOME (1) + (2) | 672431 | 500387 | 2426336 | 2015583 | |||||||||||||
4 | Interest Expended | 262908 | 170175 | 938508 | 778630 | |||||||||||||
5 | Operating Expenses (i) + (ii) | 199837 | 160775 | 715292 | 593981 | |||||||||||||
i) Employees cost | 73335 | 59716 | 283604 | 228918 | ||||||||||||||
ii) Other operating expenses | 126502 | 101059 | 431688 | 365063 | ||||||||||||||
6 | B) TOTAL EXPENDITURE (4)+(5) (excluding Provisions & Contingencies) |
462745 | 330950 | 1653800 | 1372611 | |||||||||||||
7 | Operating Profit before Provisions and Contingencies (3) - (6) | 209686 | 169437 | 772536 | 642972 | |||||||||||||
8 | Provisions (Other than tax) and Contingencies | 43134 | 43991 | 190671 | 214059 | |||||||||||||
9 | Exceptional Items | | | | | |||||||||||||
10 | Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities before tax (7-8-9) | 166552 | 125446 | 581865 | 428913 | |||||||||||||
11 | Tax Expense | 55081 | 41784 | 189226 | 134044 | |||||||||||||
12 | Net Profit / (Loss) from Ordinary Activities after tax (10-11) | 111471 | 83662 | 392639 | 294869 | |||||||||||||
13 | Extraordinary items (net of tax expense) | | | | | |||||||||||||
14 | Net Profit / (Loss) (12-13) | 111471 | 83662 | 392639 | 294869 | |||||||||||||
15 | Paid up equity share capital (Face Value of 10/- each) | 46523 | 45774 | 46523 | 45774 | |||||||||||||
16 | Reserves excluding revaluation reserves (as per balance sheet of previous accounting year) | 2491113 | 2106185 | |||||||||||||||
17 | Analytical Ratios | |||||||||||||||||
(i) Percentage of shares held by Government of India | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | ||||||||||||||
(ii) Capital Adequacy Ratio | 16.2 | % | 17.4 | % | 16.2 | % | 17.4 | % | ||||||||||
(iii) Earnings per share ( ) | ||||||||||||||||||
(a) Basic EPS before & after extraordinary items (net of tax expense) - not annualized | 24.0 | 18.3 | 85.0 | 67.6 | ||||||||||||||
(b) Diluted EPS before & after extraordinary items (net of tax expense) -not annualized | 23.7 | 18.1 | 84.0 | 66.9 | ||||||||||||||
(iv) NPA Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||
(a) Gross NPAs | 169434 | 181676 | 169434 | 181676 | ||||||||||||||
(b) Net NPAs | 29641 | 39205 | 29641 | 39205 | ||||||||||||||
(c) % of Gross NPAs to Gross Advances | 1.05 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.43 | % | ||||||||||
(d) % of Net NPAs to Net Advances | 0.2 | % | 0.3 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||||||||
(v) Return on assets (average) - not annualized | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | 1.6 | % | 1.5 | % | ||||||||||
18 | Non Promoters Shareholding | |||||||||||||||||
(a) Public Shareholding | ||||||||||||||||||
- No. of shares | 275440073 | 267997650 | 275440073 | 267997650 | ||||||||||||||
- Percentage of Shareholding | 59.2 | % | 58.6 | % | 59.2 | % | 58.6 | % | ||||||||||
(b) Shares underlying Depository Receipts ( ADS and GDR ) | ||||||||||||||||||
- No. of shares | 81142391 | 81102402 | 81142391 | 81102402 | ||||||||||||||
- Percentage of Shareholding | 17.4 | % | 17.7 | % | 17.4 | % | 17.7 | % | ||||||||||
19 | Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding | |||||||||||||||||
(a) Pledged / Encumbered | ||||||||||||||||||
- No. of shares | | | | | ||||||||||||||
- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the total shareholding of promoter and promoter group) | | | | | ||||||||||||||
- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the total share capital of the Company) | | | | | ||||||||||||||
(b) Non - encumbered | ||||||||||||||||||
- No. of shares | 108643220 | 108643220 | 108643220 | 108643220 | ||||||||||||||
- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the total shareholding of promoter and promoter group) | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||
- Percentage of Shares (as a % of the total share capital of the Company) | 23.4 | % | 23.7 | % | 23.4 | % | 23.7 | % |
Segment information in accordance with the Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting (AS 17) of the operating segments of the Bank is as under:
( in lacs) | ||||||||||||||||||
Particulars | Quarter ended 31.03.2011 |
Quarter ended 31.03.2010 |
Year ended 31.03.2011 |
Year ended 31.03.2010 |
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Unaudited | Unaudited | Audited | Audited | |||||||||||||||
1 |
Segment Revenue | |||||||||||||||||
a) |
Treasury | 162279 | 103932 | 539116 | 462282 | |||||||||||||
b) |
Retail Banking | 559135 | 405895 | 1950503 | 1573704 | |||||||||||||
c) |
Wholesale Banking | 313527 | 197368 | 1161289 | 816204 | |||||||||||||
d) |
Other banking operations | 70339 | 61865 | 248369 | 231993 | |||||||||||||
e) |
Unallocated | | | | | |||||||||||||
Total |
1105280 | 769060 | 3899277 | 3084183 | ||||||||||||||
Less: Inter Segmental Revenue |
432849 | 268673 | 1472941 | 1068600 | ||||||||||||||
Income from Operations |
672431 | 500387 | 2426336 | 2015583 | ||||||||||||||
2 |
Segment Results | |||||||||||||||||
a) |
Treasury | 10390 | 2572 | 9612 | 67348 | |||||||||||||
b) |
Retail Banking | 89520 | 62627 | 301457 | 159680 | |||||||||||||
c) |
Wholesale Banking | 52526 | 49952 | 242331 | 197862 | |||||||||||||
d) |
Other banking operations | 34354 | 24021 | 101836 | 60191 | |||||||||||||
e) |
Unallocated | (20238 | ) | (13726 | ) | (73371 | ) | (56168 | ) | |||||||||
Total Profit Before Tax |
166552 | 125446 | 581865 | 428913 | ||||||||||||||
3 |
Capital Employed | |||||||||||||||||
(Segment Assets - Segment Liabilities) | ||||||||||||||||||
a) |
Treasury | 7501909 | 6394476 | 7501909 | 6394476 | |||||||||||||
b) |
Retail Banking | (5899586 | ) | (4755502 | ) | (5899586 | ) | (4755502 | ) | |||||||||
c) |
Wholesale Banking | 966039 | 402003 | 966039 | 402003 | |||||||||||||
d) |
Other banking operations | 479097 | 385953 | 479097 | 385953 | |||||||||||||
e) |
Unallocated | (509823 | ) | (274971 | ) | (509823 | ) | (274971 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
2537636 | 2151959 | 2537636 | 2151959 |
Business Segments have been identified and reported taking into account, the target customer profile, the nature of products and services, the differing risks and returns, the organization structure, the internal business reporting system and the guidelines prescribed by RBI.
Geographic Segments
Since the Bank does not have material earnings emanating outside India, the Bank is considered to operate in only the domestic segment.
Notes :
1 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities as on March 31, 2011 is given below. |
( in lacs) | ||||||||
Particulars | As at 31.03.2011 |
As at 31.03.2010 |
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CAPITAL AND LIABILITIES |
||||||||
Capital |
46523 | 45774 | ||||||
Reserves and Surplus |
2491113 | 2106185 | ||||||
Employees Stock Options (Grants) Outstanding |
291 | 291 | ||||||
Deposits |
20858641 | 16740444 | ||||||
Borrowings |
1439406 | 1291569 | ||||||
Other Liabilities and Provisions |
2899285 | 2061597 | ||||||
Total |
27735259 | 22245860 | ||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and balances with Reserve Bank of India |
2510081 | 1548329 | ||||||
Balances with Banks and Money at Call and Short notice |
456802 | 1445912 | ||||||
Investments |
7092936 | 5860763 | ||||||
Advances |
15998267 | 12583060 | ||||||
Fixed Assets |
217065 | 212281 | ||||||
Other Assets |
1460108 | 595515 | ||||||
Total |
27735259 | 22245860 |
2 | The above results have been approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 18, 2011. There are no qualifications in the auditors report for the year ended March 31, 2011. The information presented above is extracted from the audited financial statements as stated. |
3 | The Board of Directors at their meeting proposed a dividend of 16.5 per share, subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. |
4 | The Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 18, 2011 considered and approved the sub-division (split) of one equity share of the Bank having a nominal value of 10/- each into five equity shares of nominal value of 2/- each and consequential alteration in the authorized share capital in the Capital Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Bank. The sub-division of shares will be subject to approval of the shareholders and any other statutory and regulatory approvals, as applicable. |
5 | During the year ended March 31, 2011, the Bank granted 65,93,500 stock options under plan E - scheme ESOS XVI to its employees. The grant price of these options is 2,200.80, being the closing market price as on the working day immediately preceding the date of grant of options. |
6 | During the quarter and year ended March 31, 2011, the Bank allotted 8,95,723 and 74,82,412 shares pursuant to the exercise of stock options by certain employees. |
7 | Other income relates to income from non-fund based banking activities including commission, fees, foreign exchange earnings, earnings from derivative transactions and profit and loss (including revaluation) from investments. |
8 | Effective April 1, 2010, the Bank has classified fees paid relating to transactions done by the Banks customers on other banks ATMs, which hitherto were netted from fees and commissions, under operating expenses. Figures for the previous periods have been regrouped/reclassified to conform to current periods classification. |
9 | Floating provisions have been classified as Tier 2 capital and reflected under Other Liabilities with effect from the current financial year. These provisions were hitherto netted from Advances and from Gross NPAs in arriving at Net NPAs. |
10 | In accordance with RBI guidelines under reference RBI/2009-2010/356 IDMD/4135/11.08.43/2009-10 dated March 23, 2010, effective April 1, 2010, Repo and Reverse Repo transactions in government securities and corporate debt securities (excluding transactions conducted under Liquidity Adjustment Facility with RBI) are reflected as borrowing and lending transactions respectively. These transactions were hitherto recorded under investments as sales and purchases respectively. |
11 | As on March 31, 2011, the total number of branches (including extension counters) and the ATM network stood at 1,986 branches and 5,471 ATMs respectively. |
12 | Information on investor complaints pursuant to Clause 41 of the listing agreement for the quarter ended March 31, 2011: Opening : Nil ; Additions : 299 ; Disposals : 299 ; Closing position : Nil. |
13 | Figures of the previous period have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to conform to current periods classification. |
14 | 10 lac = 1 million |
10 million = 1 crore
Place : Mumbai | Aditya Puri | |||||
Date : April 18, 2011 | Managing Director |
HDFC BANK LIMITED GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
( in lacs) | ||||||||||
Particulars | Year ended 31.03.2011 |
Year ended 31.03.2010 |
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Audited | Audited | |||||||||
1 |
Interest Earned (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) | 2004334 | 1623274 | |||||||
a) Interest/discount on advances/bills | 1518803 | 1209275 | ||||||||
b) Income on Investments | 467565 | 397793 | ||||||||
c) Interest on balances with Reserve | ||||||||||
Bank of India and other inter bank funds | 15827 | 8708 | ||||||||
d) Others | 2139 | 7498 | ||||||||
2 |
Other Income | 458504 | 420957 | |||||||
3 |
A) TOTAL INCOME (1) + (2) | 2462838 | 2044231 | |||||||
4 |
Interest Expended | 942515 | 779760 | |||||||
5 |
Operating Expenses (i) + (ii) | 731795 | 608083 | |||||||
i) Employees cost | 297714 | 238931 | ||||||||
ii) Other operating expenses | 434081 | 369152 | ||||||||
6 |
B) TOTAL EXPENDITURE (4)+(5) (excluding Provisions & Contingencies) |
1674310 | 1387843 | |||||||
7 |
Operating Profit before Provisions and Contingencies (3) - (6) | 788528 | 656388 | |||||||
8 |
Provisions (Other than tax) and Contingencies | 192807 | 214487 | |||||||
9 |
Exceptional Items | | | |||||||
10 |
Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities before tax (7-8-9) | 595721 | 441901 | |||||||
11 |
Tax Expense | 193952 | 138609 | |||||||
12 |
Net Profit / (Loss) from Ordinary Activities after tax (10-11) | 401769 | 303292 | |||||||
13 |
Extraordinary items (net of tax expense) | | | |||||||
14 |
Net Profit / (Loss) (12-13) | 401769 | 303292 | |||||||
15 |
Minority Interest | 3224 | 3254 | |||||||
16 |
Share in profits of associates | 704 | 327 | |||||||
17 |
Consolidated profit for the year attributable to the Group | 399249 | 300365 | |||||||
18 |
Paid up equity share capital (Face Value of 10/- each) | 46523 | 45774 | |||||||
19 |
Reserves excluding revaluation reserves (as per balance sheet of previous accounting year) | 2511791 | 2115815 | |||||||
20 |
Analytical Ratios | |||||||||
(i) Percentage of shares held by Government of India | Nil | Nil | ||||||||
(ii) Earnings per share ( ) | ||||||||||
(a) Basic EPS before & after extraordinary items (net of tax expense) | 86.5 | 68.8 | ||||||||
(b) Diluted EPS before & after extraordinary items (net of tax expense) | 85.4 | 68.1 |
Consolidated Segment information in accordance with the Accounting Standard on Segment Reporting (AS 17) of the operating segments of the Group is as under:
( in lacs) | ||||||||||
Particulars | Year ended 31.03.2011 |
Year ended 31.03.2010 |
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Audited | Audited | |||||||||
1 |
Segment Revenue | |||||||||
a) |
Treasury | 539116 | 462282 | |||||||
b) |
Retail Banking | 1950503 | 1573704 | |||||||
c) |
Wholesale Banking | 1161289 | 816204 | |||||||
d) |
Other banking operations | 284994 | 261030 | |||||||
e) |
Unallocated | (123 | ) | (389 | ) | |||||
Total | 3935779 | 3112831 | ||||||||
Less: Inter Segmental Revenue | 1472941 | 1068600 | ||||||||
Income from Operations | 2462838 | 2044231 | ||||||||
2 |
Segment Results | |||||||||
a) |
Treasury | 9612 | 67348 | |||||||
b) |
Retail Banking | 301457 | 159680 | |||||||
c) |
Wholesale Banking | 242331 | 197862 | |||||||
d) |
Other banking operations | 115815 | 73568 | |||||||
e) |
Unallocated | (73494 | ) | (56557 | ) | |||||
Total Profit Before Tax, Minority Interest & Earnings from Associates | 595721 | 441901 | ||||||||
3 |
Capital Employed | |||||||||
(Segment Assets - Segment Liabilities) | ||||||||||
a) |
Treasury | 7501909 | 6394476 | |||||||
b) |
Retail Banking | (5899586 | ) | (4755502 | ) | |||||
c) |
Wholesale Banking | 966039 | 402003 | |||||||
d) |
Other banking operations | 479097 | 385953 | |||||||
e) |
Unallocated | (509823 | ) | (274971 | ) | |||||
Total | 2537636 | 2151959 |
Business Segments have been identified and reported taking into account, the target customer profile, the nature of products and services, the differing risks and returns, the organization structure, the internal business reporting system and the guidelines prescribed by RBI.
Geographic Segments
Since the Group does not have material earnings emanating outside India, the Group is considered to operate in only the domestic segment.
Notes :
1 | The above results represent consolidated financial results for HDFC Bank Limited, its subsidiaries and associates. These results have been approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 18, 2011. There are no qualifications in the auditors report for the year ended March 31, 2011. The information presented above is extracted from the audited consolidated financial statements as stated. |
2 | The above results are prepared in accordance with the principles set out in Accounting Standard 21- Consolidated Financial Statements and Accounting Standard 23 - Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements as prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. |
3 | Figures of the previous year have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to conform to current years classification. |
4 | 10 lac = 1 million |
10 million = 1 crore
Place : Mumbai |
Aditya Puri | |||
Date : April 18, 2011 |
Managing Director |
NEWS RELEASE
HDFC Bank Limited
FINANCIAL RESULTS (INDIAN GAAP)
FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2011
The Board of Directors of HDFC Bank Limited approved the annual audited (Indian GAAP) accounts for the year ended March 31, 2011, at their meeting held in Mumbai on Monday, April 18, 2011.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Profit & Loss Account: Quarter ended March 31, 2011
The Banks total income for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, was 6,724.3 crores. Net revenues (net interest income plus other income) at 4,095.2 crores for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 increased by 24.0% over 3,302.1 crores for the corresponding quarter ended March 31, 2010. Net interest income (interest earned less interest expended) for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was 2,839.5 crores as against 2,351.4 crores for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. This was driven by loan growth of 27.1% and a core net interest margin for the quarter of 4.2%.
Other income (non-interest revenue) for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was 1,255.8 crores up 32.1% over that in the corresponding quarter ended March 31, 2010. The main contributor to other income for the quarter was fees & commissions of 1,000.6 crores, up by 23.2% over 812.5 crores in the corresponding quarter ended March 31, 2010. The other major component of other income was foreign exchange & derivatives revenue of 245.4 crores as against 180.1 crores for the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The Bank earned a profit of 8.6 crores on revaluation / sale of investments for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as against a loss of 47.3 crores in the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Operating expenses for the quarter were 1,998.4 crores, an increase of 24.3% over 1,607.8 crores during the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The cost-to-income ratio for the quarter was stable at 48.8% as against 48.7% for the corresponding quarter ended March 31, 2010. Provisions and contingencies were 431.3 crores (including specific loan loss and floating provisions of 330.1 crores) for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as against 439.9 crores (including specific loan loss and floating provisions of 322.8 crores) for the corresponding quarter ended March 31, 2010. After providing 550.8 crores for taxation, the Bank earned a Net Profit of 1,114.7 crores, an increase of 33.2% over the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Profit & Loss Account: Year ended March 31, 2011
For the year ended March 31, 2011, the Bank earned total income of 24,263.4 crores. Net revenues for the year ended March 31, 2011 were 14,878.3 crores, up by 20.3% over 12,369.5 crores for the year ended March 31, 2010. The Banks net profit for year ended March 31, 2011 was 3,926.4 crores, up 33.2%, over the year ended March 31, 2010. Consolidated net profit for the Bank increased by 32.9% to 3,992.5 crores for the year ended March 31, 2011.
Balance Sheet: As of March 31, 2011
The Banks total balance sheet size increased by 24.7% from 222,459 crores as of March 31, 2010 to 277,353 crores as of March 31, 2011. Total net advances as of March 31, 2011 were 159,983 crores, an increase of 27.1% over March 31, 2010. Total deposits were at 208,586 crores, an increase of 24.6% over March 31, 2010. Savings account deposits grew 27.2% over the previous year to reach 63,448 crores, while current account deposits at 46,460 crores, registered a growth of 24.8% over the same period. Adjusting current account deposits for one-offs at year end the core CASA ratio was at 51% of total deposits as at March 31, 2011.
Capital Adequacy:
The Banks total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) as at March 31, 2011 (computed as per Basel II guidelines) stood at 16.2% as against 17.4% as of March 31, 2010 and against the regulatory minimum of 9.0%. Tier-I CAR was 12.2% as of March 31, 2011. During the year 74.8 lac shares were allotted by the Bank on the exercise of options granted earlier under various employee stock option plans. As a result, equity share capital increased by 7.5 crores and reserves (share premium) by 820.7 crores.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors recommended an enhanced dividend of 16.50 per share for the year ended March 31, 2011, as against 12.0 per share for the previous year. This would be subject to approval by the shareholders at the next annual general meeting.
NETWORK
As of March 31, 2011, the Banks distribution network was at 1,986 branches and 5,471 ATMs in 996 cities as against 1,725 branches and 4,232 ATMs in 779 cities as of March 31, 2010. The Banks total customer base was 21.9 million as of March 31, 2011.
ASSET QUALITY
Asset quality continued to remain healthy with gross non-performing assets as on March 31, 2011 at 1.1% of gross advances as against 1.4% at the end of the previous year. The ratio of net non-performing assets to net advances as of March 31, 2011 was at 0.2%, down from 0.3% as at March 31, 2010. The Banks provisioning policies for specific loan loss provisions remained higher than regulatory requirements. The NPA coverage ratio based on specific provisions (not including write-offs, technical or otherwise) was at 82.5% as on March 31, 2011 while that on March 31, 2010 was 74.8%. Total restructured loans (including applications received and under process for restructuring) were at 0.4% of gross advances of which 0.1% were restructured loans classified as NPAs as on March 31, 2011.
SUBDIVISION (SPLIT) OF THE BANKS EQUITY SHARES
The Board of Directors considered and approved the sub-division (split) of one equity share of the Bank having a nominal value of 10 each into five equity shares of nominal value of 2 each. The record date for the same shall be determined subsequently. The sub-division of shares will be subject to approval of the shareholders and any other statutory and regulatory approvals, as applicable.
Note:
= Indian Rupees
1 crore = 10 million
All figures and ratios are in accordance with Indian GAAP.
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