Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan

DFSA bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from onboarding new clients

HDFC Bank DIFC branch in Dubai with regulatory restriction sign outside.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has barred HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from onboarding new clients effective September 26, 2025. The regulator’s decision, issued on September 25, restricts fresh client solicitation and financial services until further notice, though existing customers remain unaffected.