Introduction

Set up in 1977, HDFC is a housing finance company which has successfully pioneered market-oriented housing finance in a developing country. It also provides consultancy and technical assistance regarding housing finance and urban development.

Business

HDFC's  offerings range from home loans and deposit products, to property related services and a training facility. The company offers specialised financial services through partnerships with international financial institutions. HDFC also provides consultancy services to individuals and institutions on housing finance, urban development and capital markets.

Brands

HDFC Bank, HDFC Mutual Fund, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company, HDFC Realty, HDFC Chubb General Insurance Company, Intelenet Global Services Ltd and Credit Information Bureau (India) Ltd, are the different brands promoted by HDFC.

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Partnership

•  In 2006 W L Ross and HDFC teamed up to invest in Indian corporate turnarounds.
• In 2005 HDFC and Barclays signed a long term BPO contract. Each of two partners hold a 50 per cent stake in Intelenet.
• In 2002, HDFC formed a joint venture with Chubb Corporation, USA to promote HDFC-Chubb General Insurance Company Ltd. for non-life insurance.
• HDFC, State Bank of India, Dun & Bradstreet and Trans Union International Inc. have jointly promoted Credit Information Bureau (India) Ltd. (CIBIL).
• HDFC has tied up with the  Mahindra & Mahindra group to promote propertymartindia.com, a website to provide a range of real estate services.

Location

HDFC has its head office in Mumbai and a network of offices all over the world.