SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For
the month of April, 2006
HDFC BANK LIMITED
(Translation of registrants name into English)
HDFC Bank House, Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel (West), Mumbai 400 013, India
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
files or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F
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 and Exchange Act of 1934