HDFC Bank Share Price Holds Steady Amidst FIR Drama – What Investors Should Know

See how HDFC Bank’s ₹1,980–₹1,985 share price is holding up despite legal pressures on its CEO and what experts predict for future gains.

📊 Live Market Snapshot

(Live snapshot showing share price, trends, and daily movement)

📌 Market Highlights

  • Current price range: ₹1,978–₹1,986; hovering near 52‑week high of ₹1,996  .
  • Weekly gains: Modest uptick ~0.24%; quarterly gain ~15.4%—signalling resilience
  • Analyst outlook: 92% of analysts rate it “Buy.” Median target: ₹2,163, with upside to ₹2,195–₹2,660 over 12 months  .

💡 Why Investor Confidence Holds

  1. Robust Q4 FY25 financials: ₹17,616 crore net profit (+6.7% YoY), 10.3% NII growth  .
  2. Defensive fundamentals: Steady dividend (₹22/share ~1.1% yield), healthy ROE (~15%), strong balance sheet  .
  3. Strategic merger synergy: The 2023 HDFC Ltd merger still strengthening the franchise  .

⚠️ Risk Watch List

  • FIR fallout: Ongoing allegations could weigh on sentiment. Market reaction will be key.
  • Regulatory reaction: RBI/SEBI probing could impact governance ratings.
  • Valuation sensitivity: PE ~21.4, P/B ~2.9—valued but justified if momentum holds  .

🔮 Outlook: Future is Bright—but Not Without Clouds

  • Short-term: Expect range-bound trading between ₹1,950–₹2,000 until legal clarity emerges.
  • Medium-term (6–12 months): Potential rise to ₹2,100–₹2,200 if Q1 earnings stay strong and the FIR dies down.
  • Long-term: With bank fundamentals intact, ₹2,600+ remains possible as per bullish consensus .

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