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HDFC Bank to invest Rs 1,000 cr in HDFC Life to boost solvency
HDFC Bank is injecting Rs 1,000 crore into HDFC Life Insurance. This investment will increase HDFC Bank's ownership to over 50%. The capital infusion aims to strengthen HDFC Life's financial position. The insurer's solvency ratio is expected to rise significantly. This move prepares HDFC Life for future growth and evolving regulations.
HDFC Bank growth steady; leadership exit seen as 'one-off' by InGovern
A report by InGovern Research said the recent leadership change after the sudden resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty at HDFC Bank does not raise broader governance concerns, describing the episode as 'one man’s values dilemma' rather than a systemic issue. Shares of HDFC Bank ended 1.78% (₹14.45) lower at ₹795.45 on the NSE today, April 16.
HDFC Life Q4 Results: HDFC Bank to increase stake in the company as profit rises 4% YoY
HDFC Life Insurance will issue shares worth one thousand crore rupees to promoter HDFC Bank. This move aims to strengthen the insurer's solvency and support future growth. The company reported a modest profit rise in the March quarter. Net premium income also saw an increase. The board recommended a final dividend for FY26.
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Market cap jumps ₹10 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Sensex surged 1,264 points to close at 78,111, while the Nifty 50 advanced 389 points to settle at 24,231. The rally was led by heavyweights including Reliance Industries Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Infosys Ltd.
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in March - Mint
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in MarchMint
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in March
The equity funds recorded strong net inflows of ₹40,500 crore last month, up sharply from ₹26,000 crore in February, a 56% increase, even as the Indian stock market's benchmark indices posted their worst monthly fall in six years amid the US-Iran war-led selloff.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
HDFC Life, ICICI Bank among 4 stocks flashing bullish signals, hinting at a possible uptrend
Four NSE large-cap stocks appeared in the White Marubozu bullish scan on April 13, signalling strong buying interest throughout the session. The pattern reflects sustained upward momentum and positive sentiment, helping traders identify potential continuation of bullish trends and assess near-term opportunities in fundamentally strong large-cap stocks.
HDFC Bank shares had their worst month in six years and most but two fund houses bought it
While most funds piled into HDFC Bank shares during the correction in March, there were two funds who chose to go against the tide and ended up paring their stake in the lender.
Game of cards: Top banking players opt for tight gambit, rivals up the ante
Since the start of the calendar year, major devaluations have hit multiple premium and super-premium cards, shocking the high spenders. No card has been spared, be it the ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (removal of some vouchers for accelerated rewards), American Express Platinum Travel (higher spend milestones for bonus rewards), or Axis Bank (removal of three popular transfer partners without advance notice). HDFC Bank, too, has asked its Infinia customers to clock in annual spends of at least Rs 18 lakh or maintain a total relationship value of at least Rs 50 lakh to retain the by-invite-only metal.