New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The shares of HDFC Bank gained half a percent on Monday to Rs.1977.55 as investors rushed to secure holdings before the private sector lender's first ever bonus issue. Today marks the final day to purchase shares of the bank to qualify for the corporate action.

HDFC Bank has set Wednesday, August 27, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. This means only those holding the stock at the close of trading today will be entitled to receive bonus shares. The bank's board of directors had approved the allotment on July 19, rewarding long-term investors.

"This has reference to our intimation dated July 19, 2025, wherein the Board of Directors of HDFC Bank Limited ('Bank') had approved the issuance of bonu...