Expert session on “Cracking the HDFC Interview: Navigating a Career in Home Loans & Opportunities in Retail Asset Management.”
Event Details:
Topic: “Cracking the HDFC Interview: Navigating a Career in Home Loans &
Opportunities in Retail Asset Management.”
Date: 13/02/2026
Time: 12:30 PM
Speaker: Mr. Sameer Bhatt
Faculty Coordinator- Dr. Chetna Makwana & Prof. Rakhi Thakkar
Event Summary:
A guest session was organised on February 13, 2026, at Narmada College of Management, for MBA Finance and Marketing students. The session was conducted by Mr. Sameer Bhatt, Branch Manager at HDFC Bank, with the objective of guiding students on how to crack interviews at HDFC Bank and build a successful career in Home Loans and Retail Asset Management.
Mr. Bhatt provided an overview of HDFC Ltd. and HDFC Bank, highlighting their significant role in the Indian financial sector, especially in housing finance. He discussed the bank’s operations, minimum deposit requirements and various products and services offered, including personal banking, wholesale banking, and small & enterprise banking.
The speaker emphasized the importance of digitalization in the banking sector and explained the concept of wilful defaulter and its impact on creditworthiness. He also discussed HDFC Bank’s various products, including banking, insurance, asset management, and education loans through HDFC. Additionally, he highlighted the role of HDB Financial Services, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and a subsidiary of HDFC Bank.
Mr. Bhatt shared tips on placement skills, focusing on interpersonal skills, good communication skills and increasing contact with people to learn new skills and ideas. He explained the procedure of Home Loan in HDFC Bank, including eligibility criteria, required documents, verification process, and loan disbursement.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer round, where students clarified their doubts regarding banking procedures and compliance measures. Mr. Bhatt explained that banks use KYC procedures, transaction monitoring systems, and regulatory guidelines to detect suspicious activities, such as money laundering. Overall, the session was highly informative and provided students with practical insights into banking operations.
Attendee Feedback:
The session was informative and engaging, providing practical insights.
