HDFC Bank appoints former financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as new Non-Executive Chairman
HDFC Bank's board has approved Rajiv Kumar, former Chief Election Commissioner and financial services secretary, as its Part-time Non-Executive Chairman from June 30, 2026. His chairmanship still requires RBI approval, but the move ends the bank's prolonged search for a permanent board leader.
Yesterday · 3 min · Business
HDFC Bank Row A 'Major Overhang' On Indian Banking Sector, Hitting Investor Sentiment: Jefferies
Jefferies has flagged HDFC Bank's surprise chairman exit as a "major overhang" on the Indian banking sector, disrupting valuation metrics industry-wide. The exit coincided with the chief executive's approaching end of tenure in October, creating a dual leadership uncertainty at India's largest private lender.
1mo ago · 2 min · Markets
Nifty slips to 24,160, HDFC Bank and Coal India lead losses as oil holds above $101
The Nifty 50 dropped to 24,160 as HDFC Bank fell 2.14% to ₹779 and Coal India added to losses. Oil holding above $101 a barrel is compounding pressure on Indian markets by raising import costs and inflation concerns.
1mo ago · 2 min · Markets
ICICI Bank’s sharp drop in provisions signals strength; HDFC Bank treads carefully amid growth concerns: Dnyanada Vaidya
ICICI Bank reported a sharp drop in provisions, pointing to improved loan quality and stronger bad-debt recoveries. HDFC Bank chose a cautious path, prioritizing margins and asset quality over volume, and expects deposit growth to outpace credit growth.
1mo ago · 2 min · Markets
Q4 Results Highlights Today: HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank Q4 profit up, Yes Bank profit jumps 44%, Jio Financial Q4 profit dips, Mastek, Bajaj Consumer in focus
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank reported profit growth in Q4 fiscal 2026, with Yes Bank leading at a 44% year-on-year rise, while Jio Financial Services posted a profit decline. The results reflect diverging trajectories between established private lenders and newer financial services entrants. Mastek and Bajaj
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
HDFC Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 9% to ₹19,221 crore, NII up 3.8% YoY; declares dividend of ₹13 per share
HDFC Bank reported Q4FY26 net profit of ₹19,221 crore, up 9% year-on-year, with net interest income rising 3.8% to ₹33,281.5 crore. The results signal continued earnings momentum at India's largest private lender post-merger. The board declared a dividend of ₹13 per share.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
HDFC Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 9% to Rs 19,221 crore; announces Rs 13 dividend for FY26
HDFC Bank reported Q4 FY25 net profit of Rs 19,221 crore, a 9% year-on-year increase, despite interest income slipping 1.1% to Rs 76,610 crore. The bank declared a Rs 13 per share dividend for FY26, signaling confidence in capital generation. Margin trajectory and loan growth guidance will be the key metrics for
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
HDFC Bank Q4 Results 2026 LIVE: Net profit may rise 9%, NII growth seen at 6% YoY with stable margins; dividend eyed
HDFC Bank is expected to report roughly 9% YoY net profit growth and 6% NII expansion for Q4 2026, with sequential performance largely flat. Margins are forecast to remain stable, and a dividend declaration is anticipated. The results will be closely watched for credit growth guidance and net interest margin trends.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Q4 Results Live Updates: HDFC, ICICI, Yes Bank Among Major Banks To Declare March Quarter Results Today
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Yes Bank report their March quarter FY26 earnings today in one of India's most closely watched single-day banking disclosures. Results will be parsed for NIM recovery signals, deposit mix shifts, and credit cost trends that will set the tone for FY27 sector forecasts.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Govt allows 15 banks to import gold, silver until March 2029
India has authorised 15 banks, including State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Bank of India, to import gold and silver through March 2029. The multi-year window provides supply chain certainty for the bullion market while keeping import flows within a regulated, monitored channel.
2mo ago · 1 min · Business
HDFC Bank Conceding Leadership: Comparison With ICICI Performance Metrics, Market Perception
HDFC Bank is losing ground to ICICI Bank on key performance metrics, prompting a reassessment of private sector banking leadership in India. ICICI Bank's recent share price dip is seen as sentiment-driven rather than a sign of institutional exit, preserving its fundamental outlook. Post-merger integration pressures
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
HDFC Bank Dividend Announcement: Can FY26 Payout Top Estimates For Fifth Consecutive Year?
HDFC Bank faces elevated expectations for its FY26 dividend, with analysts anchoring estimates at Rs 8 per share after a Rs 5 special payout in the prior year. Beating that figure would mark a fifth straight year of outperforming dividend forecasts, reinforcing confidence in post-merger capital returns.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Sensex, Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gift Nifty signals positive start for Indian market; HDFC, ICICI in focus
Gift Nifty signals a positive open for Indian markets, with HDFC and ICICI Bank in focus as key session drivers. Asian markets traded mixed and US stock futures declined on rising uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks. Early Indian market direction will depend on how banking heavyweights absorb global risk-off pressure.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Developments in US-Iran conflict, oil prices, Q4 earnings to drive markets this week: Analysts
HDFC Bank posted an 8.04 per cent jump in March-quarter consolidated net profit to ₹20,350.76 crore but flagged near-term credit risk for small-business borrowers from the West Asia conflict. The warning signals potential asset-quality pressure in SME lending books if the geopolitical situation escalates. Analysts
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Govt allows SBI, HDFC, Axis Bank & 12 others to import gold, silver until March 2029
India's central government has authorized 15 banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of India, to import gold and silver from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. The multi-year license window provides import continuity for the country's dominant bullion supply channel, directly affecting domestic pricing
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
HDB Financial Q4 Results: Profit Surges Over 40%; Dividend Declared
HDB Financial Services posted a greater-than-40% profit increase in Q4 and declared a dividend of Rs 2 per share. The result reinforces the NBFC subsidiary's earnings trajectory at a time when its IPO path remains closely watched. Detailed disclosures on margins and asset quality will determine the durability of the pr
2mo ago · 1 min · Business