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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29HDFC Bank shares fall 0.45 percent, lagging broader market gains
10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29
- HDFC Bank closed at 778.80 rupees on Wednesday, with trading volume at 637,762, below its 50-day average of 2.5 million.
- The bank's shares underperformed the BSE SENSEX Index, which rose 0.79% to 77,496.36 during the same session.
- HDFC Bank remains 23.67% below its 52-week high of 1,020.35 rupees reached in October 2025, reflecting ongoing market challenges.
With shares down 26% in a quarter, is HDFC Bank a historic bargain or a value trap? Why are foreign funds fleeing HDFC Bank while domestic players are doubling down? Can HDFC Bank fix its shrinking margins and win back investor trust post-merger? Do strong profits matter when a bank faces a severe crisis of confidence? Will a new chairman and stable leadership finally end the bank's market underperformance? What 'unethical practices' led to the chairman's exit and a ₹65,000 crore market loss?