The earnings call reflects a mixed sentiment with notable achievements in deposit growth, stable credit parameters, and effective liquidity management. However, challenges persist due to a difficult macroeconomic environment, pressure on CASA ratios, increased credit costs at HDB Financial, and delayed synergy benefits from the merger. The bank remains cautiously optimistic about future growth opportunities.
Company Guidance
During the HDFC Bank Limited Q3 FY 2025 earnings call, the bank highlighted several key metrics that underscore its performance amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. The bank reported an average deposit growth of 16%, surpassing loan growth, with an AUM advances growth of 8% year-on-year. Net interest margins (NIMs) remained stable despite tight liquidity conditions, while the cost-to-income ratio was tightly managed, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increase in cost growth. The bank expanded its distribution network by adding approximately 1,000 branches over the past year. Credit quality was resilient, with slippages and gross NPA levels stable, and a non-agricultural provision coverage ratio at 71%. The bank's liquidity was described as sufficient, with a peak negative liquidity of around INR 2 to 2.5 trillion. The management expressed confidence in capturing market share in loans as macroeconomic conditions improve, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions.
Strong Deposit Growth
HDFC Bank reported a robust growth in average deposits at about 16% year-on-year, outpacing loan growth and gaining market share despite a challenging macro environment.
Stable Credit Parameters
The bank maintained stability in credit parameters with gross NPA and credit costs being resilient and stable. PCR excluding agri loans stood at 71%.
Branch Network Expansion
Over a year-on-year period, HDFC Bank added about 1,000 branches, maintaining a tight control on cost growth which increased by only 7% year-on-year.
Effective Liquidity Management
The bank maintained sufficient liquidity with investments in various instruments earning between 6.5% to 7% and managed borrowing costs effectively at around 8%.
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HDFC Bank Limited (IN:HDFCBANK) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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IN:HDFCBANK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jan 22, 2025
₹1641.75
₹1665.05
+1.42%
Jan 16, 2024
₹1649.34
₹1656.34
+0.42%
Oct 16, 2023
₹1516.06
₹1508.91
-0.47%
Jul 17, 2023
₹1623.05
₹1656.59
+2.07%
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HDFC Bank Limited (IN:HDFCBANK) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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