All TLDs / .hdfc

What is .hdfc?

The short answer
.hdfc is a brand top-level domain, operated by HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .hdfc a real domain extension?

Yes — .hdfc is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .hdfc?

.hdfc is operated by HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED, per the IANA root database.

What is .hdfc used for?

.hdfc is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .hdfc domain?

No. .hdfc is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.