HDFC Bank Marks First-Ever Bonus Issue; Stock Trades Between ₹968 and ₹985

Mumbai, Aug 26, 2025, 11:00 IST: HDFC Bank (NSE: HDFCBANK) traded ex-bonus today after its 1:1 issue, creating an optical 50% markdown on opening. After the mechanical adjustment, the stock was seen at ₹969.65 around 10:23 IST, with a day low of ₹968 and a high of ₹985.70, even as the broader market weakened.

What Triggered the Price Move?

The price action was driven by the stock turning ex-bonus for HDFC Bank’s first-ever 1:1 bonus issue. The record date is August 27, 2025. On the ex-date, new buyers are not eligible for the bonus entitlement, and prices adjust to reflect the increased share count. The bank previously split its face value stock in 2011 and 2019.

HDFC Bank Share Price update

HDFC Bank shares closed at ₹972, which is a 1% dip on August 26, 2025. HDFC Bank shares have dipped 40% in the last year, 42% in the last six months, and 51% in the previous five days. The stock opened at ₹979.50 and moved between a high of ₹985.70 and a low of ₹968.00 during the session. The company’s market capitalisation stands at ₹7.47 lakh crore. Over the past year, the stock has touched a 52-week high of ₹1,018.85 and a 52-week low of ₹806.50.

HDFC Bank Q1FY26 Performance Highlights

HDFC Bank posted a 12% year-on-year growth in standalone net profit at ₹18,155 crore from ₹16,175 crore during the corresponding quarter last year. Interest income grew by 6% year-on-year at ₹77,470 crore, demonstrating steady growth. Net interest income (NII) rose 5.4% to ₹31,440 crore during the quarter. But the bank’s net interest margin (NIM) was 3.35%, lower than 3.46% in the March 2025 quarter.

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