Scope and Approach DNV GL represented by DNV GL Business Assurance India Private Limited has been commissioned by the management of HDFC Bank Limited (hereafter referred as ‘HDFC Bank’ or ‘the Bank’) to carry out an independent assurance engagement (Type performance reported in HDFC Bank’s Sustainability Report 2016-17 (‘the Report’) in its printed/ web format, including references made to the Bank’s website and Annual Report 2016-17.