HDFC Bank share price: HDFC Bank is once again drawing attention from investors, but the key question is whether its recent recovery marks the beginning of a sustained turnaround or merely a rebound after months of underperformance.
HDFC Bank shares are staging a strong comeback, rising in 8 of last 10 sessions, after months of pressure from governance concerns, leadership uncertainty and lacklustre operational performance.
The country’s largest private sector lender has had to contend with concerns over corporate governance, leadership continuity, deposit mobilisation and pressure on margins. With a management transition underway and its latest quarterly performance offering some signs of improvement, the focus is shifting towards whether the bank can regain investor confidence and deliver stronger earnings growth.
HDFC Bank share price: Stock rebounds 22% in 10 sessions
HDFC Bank shares have rallied around 22% in 10 trading sessions (up in 8 of those) after hitting a 52-week low of ₹669.20 apiece on the NSE at the end of October. It has jumped 18% from its 52-week low. It had hit its 52-week high of ₹1,017.90 in December 2025.
The stock climbed to ₹813.90 on Thursday, with the sharp recovery adding approximately ₹2.2 lakh crore to the bank’s market capitalisation.
It has risen 15% in 1 month, 11% in 3 months and 8% in 6 months. However, it was down 18% in the last 1 year. It is up 18% in November so far.
The rebound follows a significant selloff earlier this year after former part-time Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned, citing that certain practices within the bank did not align with his personal values and ethics. The development raised governance concerns and triggered substantial selling pressure in the stock. Sentiment recovered somewhat after the bank announced leadership changes.
The prolonged weakness had also reflected concerns around operational performance and uncertainty surrounding the management transition.
Is the stock a buy?
Analysts believe that with the management overhang addressed and operating performance showing signs of improvement, investor interest could gradually return.
Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura, said HDFC Bank continued to be an important stock to watch, supported by its strong capital position, healthy asset quality and improving balance-sheet structure.
“HDFC Bank remains a key stock to watch, supported by its strong capital position, healthy asset quality and improving balance-sheet structure. A gradual recovery in net interest margins, alongside sustained credit growth and better deposit mobilisation, could support earnings growth,” he said
Meanwhile, global brokerage Bernstein has maintained its Outperform rating on HDFC Bank with a target price of ₹1,150, implying an upside of approximately 42% from Friday’s closing price.
The brokerage noted that the bank’s earnings growth remained weak, with return on assets moderating to 1.8% despite cost discipline. However, net interest income growth remained healthy despite margin pressure, while asset quality continued to be resilient.
Nomura has also retained its Buy rating, with a target price of ₹940, indicating nearly 16% upside. The brokerage cautioned that lower liquidity coverage could constrain loan growth, making deposit mobilisation an important factor for the bank. Foreign currency non-resident (FCNR(B)) inflows contributed around three percentage points to sequential deposit growth.
HDFC Bank technical outlook: ₹820 breakout is key
According to Jigar S Patel, Senior Manager – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, HDFC Bank was currently trading within a defined range of ₹780-820. The ₹780 level remained an important support, while ₹820 was a crucial resistance.
“HDFCBANK is currently trading within a defined range of ₹780–820. The ₹780 level is an important support, while ₹820 remains a crucial resistance. As of now, the stock lacks a clear directional breakout, and hence, a wait-and-watch approach is recommended. A decisive close above ₹820 could signal a fresh improvement in momentum and create a potential buying opportunity. Until then, fresh buying should be avoided. We are also expecting a pullback in HDFCBANK, which could provide a better opportunity to assess the stock’s price behaviour and momentum near support levels. Traders should remain cautious and avoid taking premature positions. A sustained breakout above ₹820 would be the key trigger for initiating fresh long positions,” Patel said.
The technical view suggests that despite the recent rally, the stock has yet to establish a decisive breakout. Traders may therefore watch the ₹820 level for confirmation of renewed upward momentum, while the ₹780 support remains important.
HDFC Banks Q2 results
HDFC Bank reported a nearly 5% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹19,509.96 crore in Q2 FY27, compared with ₹18,641.28 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Sequentially, profit increased 2.83% from ₹19,069.72 crore in the June 2026 quarter.
Net interest income rose 9.72% year on year to ₹34,619.18 crore from ₹31,551.50 crore. Total interest earned during the quarter stood at ₹83,426.60 crore. Net interest margin was 3.16% on total assets and 3.32% on interest-earning assets.
The quarter was also significant as it was expected to be the final earnings report under Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, whose tenure ends on October 26. Anup Bagchi is set to replace him.
With governance concerns easing, earnings growth showing improvement and brokerages retaining positive ratings, HDFC Bank’s next move will depend on its ability to sustain operational momentum and overcome the technical resistance at ₹820.
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