HDFC Bank shares down 30% in 2026: FPI love for India’s largest bank wanes; what’s ahead?
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- ✓HDFC Bank shares fell nearly 30 per cent in 2026 as foreign investors reduced their stake to 39.4 per cent.
- ✓The stock hit Rs 689.40 on Thursday amid margin pressure and governance concerns.
- ✓Many brokerages still see value, with 48 firms keeping a buy rating despite the recent price drop.
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HDFC Bank Ltd, India's largest private sector lender, is facing strong selling pressure in 2026, with its stock falling nearly 30 per cent so far this year. The stock declined another 2.4 per cent to Rs 689.40 during Thursday's session, taking its market capitalisation below Rs 10.70 lakh crore.
Shares of HDFC Bank have fallen 29.95 per cent from around Rs 1,000 at the beginning of the year. The stock is hovering near its 52-week low of Rs 682, recorded on September 11, 2026. Over the past month, HDFC Bank shares have declined around 7 per cent, while they are down 15 per cent over the past six months.
Amid the latest sell-off, an internal probe at HDFC Bank found that two senior executives had disclosed confidential information, Bloomberg reported. The information reportedly related to confidential business strategies and potentially market-sensitive matters. HDFC Bank has not commented on the report.
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