HDFC Bank is one of the most recognised and respected names in corporate India. It’s the largest private sector bank in India by assets, and among the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation.
After its merger with HDFC Ltd in 2023, the combined entity became the world's seventh-most valuable bank, with about 120 million customers and more than 177,000 employees. As of 30 September 2026, it had 9,706 branches and 20,881 ATMs in 4,177 cities and towns, as well as 14,365 business correspondents.
The bank is heavily focused on technology and digital banking, including internet banking, phone banking, and mobile banking. Management’s main focus areas are retail banking, high-net-worth individuals, large corporations, public sector entities, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
HDFC Bank stock has underperformed the Nifty 50 over the past year amid concerns of a growth slowdown and pressure on its net interest margin (NIM). These concerns are linked to the integration of HDFC Ltd with the bank, but management has made progress in mitigating these issues. Another concern is its slower long-term growth compared to its past, owing to its sheer size.
Yet another recent concern was the leadership transition. Anup Bagchi took over as CEO and managing director from Sashidhar Jagdishan on 27 October. Leadership issues were an overhang on the stock but with the transition now complete, the market may become bullish on the stock again, especially if the next quarterly results don’t come in below expectations, like in Q2FY26.